Jessica Harper

Jessica Harper, professional dancer, certified yoga instructor and teacher, graduated with her BA in Dance from Loyola Marymount University.  She received her certificate in the Vinyasa Krama Series under the direction of Srivatsa Ramaswami, is completing her teaching credential and Masters in Education, at the University of Phoenix, and is teaching physical education, dance, health/science, and life skills at the Port of Los Angeles high school in San Pedro.  She also teaches jazz, modern, ballet, hip-hop and yoga throughout the South bay, Los Angeles area. 

Jess is currently dancing in METHOD, a contemporary modern dance company, under the direction of Bradley Michaud.  She has danced with TONGUE, directed by Stephanie Gilliland, MIZERANYDANCE, directed by Michael Mizerany, Ledges and Bones, directed by Holly Johnston, Kristin Smiraowsky, and Earth Wind and Fire.  Originally from St. Louis, MO, she danced with Missouri State Ballet, and traveled to Russia, Australia and New Zealand as a Student Ambassador.  A scholarship recipient of NYU's Tisch Dance Summer Festival, Jess has also received a Lester Horton Award for Best Performance in a Company (TONGUE).  She feels blessed to live life creatively and is fully committed to teaching and giving back to the community.