Guest Artist & Residencies

From public schools and universities to local theaters, Era Dance Company works with institutions to bring professional dance experiences to students, audiences, and communities.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Dance and Choreography, Guest Artist Residency

  • Created a new work Midnight Offering with the department’s Sophomore Class (Class of 2028) to premiere in their Spring concert, VCU Dance NOW.

  • Taught a Master class to the entire department for their Friday Workshop class.

  • Offered feedback on student choreography in their Dance Composition course

Norfolk State University (NSU), Dance Theater Company, Guest Artist Residency

  • Taught a Master Class to NSU Dance Theater Company

  • Developed and Premiered Kinetic Studies on Pain, Iteration 2

Jelani Taylor & Era Dance Company have also worked with the following institutions:

Firehouse Theater | Richmond, Virginia

Salem High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy | Virginia Beach, Virginia

Anne Catherine Cross School of Dance | Mechanicsville, Virginia

Maureen’s School of Dance | Chesapeake, Virginia