Jaclynn Ahl

Dynamic dance educator and choreographer with a passion for fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments. Dedicated to integrating technique, creativity, and personal expression while supporting students’ mental wellness and artistic abilities. Committed to expanding access to dance education in both studio and community settings, bridging professional performance experience with impactful teaching and mentorship.

 President of National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) BSU's Student Chapter (2024-2026)

• Lead national initiatives focused on advocating for dance education, promoting access to arts programming in schools, and supporting college students engagement through advocacy, dance classes, and community outreach.

“Beyond The Movement: Umfundalai & Mind-Body Connection” (2026)

• Explored the relationship between Umfundalai technique and mind-body awareness, focusing on how movement enhances embodied expression, musicality, and physical connection in dance practice.

“Performance Sustainability in High-Level Pro-Style Dance: A Holistic Self-Study” (2026)

• Conducted a self-study examining strategies for sustaining peak performance in pro-style dance, emphasizing training, recovery, endurance, and mental resilience in high-energy performance environments.

“Creative Dance and Its Impact on Adolescent Emotional Well-Being” (2025)

• Studied how creative dance supports emotional expression, self-awareness, and well-being in adolescents through structured and improvisational movement exploration.

“How Creative Dance Can Support Emotional Expression and Well-Being in Teens” (2024)

• Investigated the role of creative movement in fostering emotional expression, confidence, and stress relief in teen populations through movement-based practice.

Celtics Entertainment - Maine Hype Team

• Trained 3 days per week (2–3 hours per session) in a professional game-day rehearsal environment alongside the Boston Celtics Dancers.
• Performed at NBA G-League game-days in high-energy, high-pressure environments.
• Trained and performed in pom, Latin pom, jazz, and hip-hop styles with emphasis on precision, stamina, and performance execution.

Bridgewater State University – Dance Department

• Ballet Technique (Theory & Practice) — 3 years, 2x/week
• Jazz Technique (Theory & Practice) — 3 years, 2x/week
• Ballroom Dance Technique — 1 year, 2x/week
• Modern Dance Technique (Theory & Practice) — 2 years, 2x/week
• African Diaspora Dance Training — 3 years, 2x/week
• Umfundalai Technique Training — 1 year, 2x/week
• Tap Technique (Theory & Practice) — 1 year, 3x/week

Dance Production Performances

• Performer — Bridgewater State University's: Spring Dance 2023, Winter Dance 2023, Spring Dance 2024, Winter Dance 2024, Spring Dance 2025
• Choreographer — Winter Dance 2025
• Performed in multiple faculty and student-produced works across concert dance settings, contributing to featured professional performances.

Weymouth High School Varsity Dance Team

• Pom Technique — 4 years, 4 days/week
• Jazz Technique — 4 years, 4 days/week

Center Stage Dance Company

• Advanced Jazz — 8 years, 3x/week
• Advanced Lyrical — 8 years, 3x/week
• Intermediate Hip Hop — 3 years, 2x/week
• Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique — 4 years, 2x/week

Boston Dance Studios

• The Prostyle Clinic (Seasons 1 & 2) — Pro-Style Training with Pat Planet & Lex Maetta