About Jennifer Dubilo
The Spark
From an early age, Jennifer took an intense interest in movement arts. During her tenure as a young aspiring student, Jennifer knew early on, that her calling was as a choreographer and teacher of this art form; and that became her primary focus. After high-school, Jennifer continued her studies in dance and technique in New York City's finest studios. Shortly after, Jennifer was prepared to begin her journey into original choreography and teaching. She did this full-time and made a non-traditional decision to pursue a college degree with a concentration in social work which she completed while she continued perfecting her choreography and teaching skills. "I am intrigued by human behavior, so my degree in Social Work naturally influenced my desire to understand people and express human behavior and emotions through movement" Understanding my dancers and what they think and feel is important to my work as well." says Jennifer. "You see, if you don't understand the mind of the artist and the performers, they can't understand your message or your vision. The collaboration brings light and life to accessible performances that can affect change and connection with the audience. says Jennifer. It's this disciplined approach to her work that makes her successful.
Then and Now
In June 2003, Jennifer formed Artistic Dance Conservatory. Her vision created a professional dance school, which offers its students a variety of dance instructions in a creative, positive atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities. Through her school, she teaches dance technique for both recreational and pre-professional students. Graduating pre-professional students go on to professional companies or choose a college dance major. Jennifer is instrumental in guiding her students and preparing them for difficult auditions. Jennifer's students have moved on to schools such as NYU Tisch School of Dance, Boston Conservatory, University of the Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, Connecticut College, California Institute of the Arts and Arizona University College of Fine Arts; to name a few. Students who pursue another occupation graduate with confidence, discipline and respect and have moved on to top Universities worldwide. Jenn credits her relentless pursuit of performance opportunities for her dancers to choose from which gives them an edge over what Jenn calls performance anxiety, a common problem for young students. Throughout her career, Jennifer has received numerous choreography awards for her work in Contemporary, Jazz, and Modern dance. The American Dance Awards named Jennifer ‘Young Choreographer of the Year’ in 1998 and 2000. She received diamond choreography awards in 2006, 2007, and 2008 and was honored in Who's Who among American Dance Teachers. Her students have been honored with many prestigious awards for their solo and group performances in Contemporary Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Hip Hop dance. Jennifer's community outreach efforts are developed through the ADC ARTS CORP., a 501(c)3, for which she is both the President and Head Choreographer and relies on an incredibly talented staff, many of which were her student at some point. As the former Director of the Dance Department and Choreographer for the Theater Department for 10 years at the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT, Jennifer had the pleasure of creating original choreography for dance concerts and musical productions. Her musical theater credits include 11 original productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wonderful Town and Anything Goes. Jennifer had the privilege of coaching for the American Team at the IDO World Dance Championships in Poland (2008), where her dancers won the overall gold medals for Male Solo Jazz and Contemporary Duet performances. In the past few years, Jennifer's contemporary choreography and teaching style has been chosen to debut in festivals like Dancin' Downtown at the Joyce, The Mass Dance Festival, The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Dance for World Community, Southern Vermont Dance Festival, The Brooklyn Dance Festival, and the Boston Contemporary Dance festival. Jennifer is continuously educating herself in dance and has had the privilege to work with and study under many dance masters both famous and obscure. As a non-traditionalist, Jennifer's work has been credited by critics as the most original work seen. She is a level three certified member of Dance Educators of America. With a diverse background and forward thinking ability, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every motion. Jennifer is highly regarded as both a professional and artist in our region. Jennifer resides on the East Coast, within just a couple hours of New York City or Boston, with her husband Adam and two beautiful children. "I've been told by many people in my life that I'm a really smart guy; but honestly, I don't know how she does it." says her husband Adam. " It's one thing for a really smart person to come up with about 50 good original ideas in a couple months; however, it's a whole other thing to come up with them, plant the seed, grow them and ultimately finish them into genius works of art. I think a person has to be born to do that, it's just not an acquired skill.
From an early age, Jennifer took an intense interest in movement arts. During her tenure as a young aspiring student, Jennifer knew early on, that her calling was as a choreographer and teacher of this art form; and that became her primary focus. After high-school, Jennifer continued her studies in dance and technique in New York City's finest studios. Shortly after, Jennifer was prepared to begin her journey into original choreography and teaching. She did this full-time and made a non-traditional decision to pursue a college degree with a concentration in social work which she completed while she continued perfecting her choreography and teaching skills. "I am intrigued by human behavior, so my degree in Social Work naturally influenced my desire to understand people and express human behavior and emotions through movement" Understanding my dancers and what they think and feel is important to my work as well." says Jennifer. "You see, if you don't understand the mind of the artist and the performers, they can't understand your message or your vision. The collaboration brings light and life to accessible performances that can affect change and connection with the audience. says Jennifer. It's this disciplined approach to her work that makes her successful.
Then and Now
In June 2003, Jennifer formed Artistic Dance Conservatory. Her vision created a professional dance school, which offers its students a variety of dance instructions in a creative, positive atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities. Through her school, she teaches dance technique for both recreational and pre-professional students. Graduating pre-professional students go on to professional companies or choose a college dance major. Jennifer is instrumental in guiding her students and preparing them for difficult auditions. Jennifer's students have moved on to schools such as NYU Tisch School of Dance, Boston Conservatory, University of the Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, Connecticut College, California Institute of the Arts and Arizona University College of Fine Arts; to name a few. Students who pursue another occupation graduate with confidence, discipline and respect and have moved on to top Universities worldwide. Jenn credits her relentless pursuit of performance opportunities for her dancers to choose from which gives them an edge over what Jenn calls performance anxiety, a common problem for young students. Throughout her career, Jennifer has received numerous choreography awards for her work in Contemporary, Jazz, and Modern dance. The American Dance Awards named Jennifer ‘Young Choreographer of the Year’ in 1998 and 2000. She received diamond choreography awards in 2006, 2007, and 2008 and was honored in Who's Who among American Dance Teachers. Her students have been honored with many prestigious awards for their solo and group performances in Contemporary Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Hip Hop dance. Jennifer's community outreach efforts are developed through the ADC ARTS CORP., a 501(c)3, for which she is both the President and Head Choreographer and relies on an incredibly talented staff, many of which were her student at some point. As the former Director of the Dance Department and Choreographer for the Theater Department for 10 years at the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT, Jennifer had the pleasure of creating original choreography for dance concerts and musical productions. Her musical theater credits include 11 original productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Wonderful Town and Anything Goes. Jennifer had the privilege of coaching for the American Team at the IDO World Dance Championships in Poland (2008), where her dancers won the overall gold medals for Male Solo Jazz and Contemporary Duet performances. In the past few years, Jennifer's contemporary choreography and teaching style has been chosen to debut in festivals like Dancin' Downtown at the Joyce, The Mass Dance Festival, The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Dance for World Community, Southern Vermont Dance Festival, The Brooklyn Dance Festival, and the Boston Contemporary Dance festival. Jennifer is continuously educating herself in dance and has had the privilege to work with and study under many dance masters both famous and obscure. As a non-traditionalist, Jennifer's work has been credited by critics as the most original work seen. She is a level three certified member of Dance Educators of America. With a diverse background and forward thinking ability, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every motion. Jennifer is highly regarded as both a professional and artist in our region. Jennifer resides on the East Coast, within just a couple hours of New York City or Boston, with her husband Adam and two beautiful children. "I've been told by many people in my life that I'm a really smart guy; but honestly, I don't know how she does it." says her husband Adam. " It's one thing for a really smart person to come up with about 50 good original ideas in a couple months; however, it's a whole other thing to come up with them, plant the seed, grow them and ultimately finish them into genius works of art. I think a person has to be born to do that, it's just not an acquired skill.
ADC ARTS CORP.
Students |
InterviewsDance Teacher Magazine Jan 2017 edition
|