Jenison Eduave
Classes
Tuesday -Junior I Contemporary
Tuesday- Junior II Contemporary
Jenison Eduave is a Chattanooga native and began her dance training in 2003 through the Dance Alive and TIP
Scholarship program at Ballet Tennessee, under
direction of Barry and Anna VanCura. She trained in ballet, pointe, modern and jazz technique, and was featured in many roles as a company member and professional training student. Jenison began her teaching career in 2013 and has been on faculty at Ballet Tennessee, Weave Dance Company and Creative Arts Guild and has worked
as a guest choreographer with the Chattanooga Boys Choir and Project Motion.
Jenison has studied and performed with Weave Dance Company and The Pop-up Project, and has participated in summer programs with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Sidra Bell Dance New York, and Yin Yue Dance Company. Through the Ailey School, she completed a Horton Technique teacher training program. In 2018,
Jenison was a two-time recipient of the Community Cultural Connections grant through ArtsBuild. She used the grant funds to create two productions called "Celebrations: a Community Collaboration,” a presentation of original bodies of work in dance, music, and visual arts that highlighted local professional artists in the
Chattanooga area.
Jenison holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga. From 2018-2020 Jenison served as Program Administrator at Ballet Tennessee, where she shared her love of teaching, choreographing, and arts Administration, and from 2020-2022 she served as Outreach/Education Director of The Pop-Up Project. While in her role with The Pop-up Project, she created and
implemented a youth outreach program for underserved youth in Chattanooga.
Jenison performed as a professional artist and choreographed with The Pop-up Project in their immersive productions of “If These Walls Could Talk” (2022) and “Until the Sun Rises” (2023). In the summers of 2022 and 2023, she worked alongside Anna
VanCura and The Pop-up Project to relaunch the Dance Alive program. Jenison will continue her efforts in the relaunch of the legendary outreach program.
Currently, she serves as Artistic Director of Dance at Baylor School. Jenison serves as guest faculty for Ignite! Tennessee Youth Dance Festival, and continues to support and
work with dancers in the Chattanooga community. Beyond dance, Jenison enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Jeri, and their dog, Amora.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Tuesday -Junior I Contemporary = 6:30-7:30 | Room 10
Beginner-level Contemporary and Modern for dancers ages 7-11 years, no previous experience needed. This class will introduce dancers to the concepts of Contemporary dance, a fusion of modern, ballet and jazz styles. Dancers will focus on exploration of flow, rhythm, and expressive movement with a strong emphasis on technique development. Each class will focus on creation of muscular strength and balance, stimulation of mind and body, and exploration of expressive qualities of movement.
Tuesday- Junior II Contemporary - 7:30-8:30 | Room 9
Intermediate-level Contemporary and Modern for dancers ages 12+ years, with at least two years of dance technique. Dancers will train in Contemporary dance, a fusion of modern, ballet and jazz styles. Dancers will focus on exploration of flow, rhythm, and expressive movement with a strong emphasis on technique development and musicality. Each class will focus on creation of muscular strength and balance, stimulation of mind and body, and exploration of expressive qualities of movement.
TUITION INFORMATION
*Payment Installment Plans are available upon request. Options are 2 or 3 month
installments.
REGISTRATION FEE PER SEMESTER:
$25 per Individual Student
$40 per Family (more than one child enrolled)
TUITION FEE PER SEMESTER:
Junior I Contemporary
$235 for 15 Week Semester
Junior II Contemporary
$245 for 15 Week Semester
TUITION INFORMATION
Students who take multiple classes under Mrs. Lauren or I, will follow the Youth
Training Program Tuition, listed below:
-Junior I Ballet Class and the Contemporary Ballet Class (early path to training program, 1
entry Level Junior Ballet Class and Junior Contemporary Class, 2 classes per week):
$460 per Semester
Junior II Ballet Classes A and B, and Contemporary (2 Ballet Classes and a Contemporary
Class, 3 classes per week):
$705 per semester
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Students will have the opportunity to participate in two performances each year, one
per semester.
Fall/Winter Semester
Dancers will have the chance to dance with their classmates in the MACCs annual Lighting
of the Christmas Tree Showcase in early December.
-Date TBD
-Performance Fee & Costume Fee: $25
Spring Semester
Spring Year End Recital, each class will have their own recital piece to showcase during the
performance during a Junior Recital.
Date May 10
-Time: TBD
-Performance Fee: $10
-Costume Fee: $35+ Depending on childs level and costume costs
2024/2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall Semester: August 19 - December 13
Fall Visitors Week: October 8 - 11
Fall Break: October 15 - 18
Thanksgiving Break: November 26 - 29
Winter Break: December 17 - January 13
* Spring Pre-Registration Open
Spring Semester: January 14 - May 2
Spring Visitors Week: March 4-7
Spring Break: March 18 - 21
Recital Rehearsal and Performance Week May 6 - 10
Recital Date: May 10, Time TBD