Choreography
Photo by Samuel Hobbs
“Jordan’s presence in a dance room is infectious in every positive way imaginable. She oozes enthusiasm for the work waiting to be accomplished before sessions begin. She maintains a high level of energy from the warmup until the last run of a piece. She is physically involved in all actions taking place in the room. And all of this is available to rub off on those working with her. It all makes for an incredibly fulfilling experience.”
With elements of Dance, Theater and Improvisation I will bring your group of students and performers a piece of work they will not only be invested in, but proud of! I love offering my own style of movement philosophy, and I also affirm each dancer has a voice: I offer my own knowledge and choreography, while the students are empowered in their own artistry. It is likely the students will end up teaching one another small things and contributing to the process in some way. I am also there to make sure we HAVE FUN!!!
I have made solos, duets, worked with high schools, universities and dance companies. Each experience is rich and unique, and I am both thrilled and humbled with every new endeavor.
See a few work samples below…
your existence was inevitable
Collaboration with Culver Academies, Culver, IN. 2023
tres elephantes
inher/outher
the look
lean
subtle sea
seeD
secrets
“The entire experience was very rewarding. She has a calm, yet focused energy that allows everyone to stay focused and get things done. She’s also very positive and encouraging, giving clear instructions and yet letting the dancers have a lot of freedom.”
Choreography
2022
Movement Source Dance Company | Phoenix, AZ | West | Ensemble
Xavier College Prep | Phoenix, AZ | Heart’s Journey | Ensemble
Jordan Kriston & Chinese Crockett | Portland, OR | Jouissance | Duet
2021
Polaris Junior Company | Portland, OR | Pajama Jam | Quartet
2020
Flatland Dance Theater | Lubbock, TX | Subtle Sea | Solo, Dance for Camera
2019
Ela Fala Dance Collective | Portland, OR | Dawn | Duet
RESIDENCIES
2022
Movement Source Dance Company | Phoenix, AZ | West | Ensemble
Xavier college Preparatory | Phoenix, AZ | Heart’s Journey | Ensemble
2019
N.E.W Expressive Works, Artist in Residence | Portland, OR | InHer/OutHer | Duet
2017
Washington & Lee University & Center Dance Ensemble | Lexington, VA | We Inside of Me | Ensemble