Jamar Roberts
Jersey City
Summary
A veteran of over 24yrs in the field of dance, including my tenure with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Exemplary in my ability for choreographic innovation and mentoring talent, collaborating with production teams and artistic staff. As one of the leading visionary voices dance today, I have nurtured a new generation of dancers, while showcasing strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Choreographer
Martha Graham Dance Company
2024.01 - 2024.02
Guest Choreographer
Parsons Dance
2023.12 - 2023.12
Guest Choreographer
Peter London Global Dance Theater
2023.11 - 2023.11
Guest Choreographer
Miami City Ballet
2023.09 - 2023.10
Guest Choreographer
ABT Studio Company
2023.09 - 2023.09
Guest Choreographer
Vail Dance Festival
2023.07 - 2023.08
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
2023.06 - 2023.06
Guest Choreographer
L.A Dance Project
2023.01 - 2023.02
Guest Choreographer
San Francisco Ballet
2023.01 - 2023.01
Artist in Residence
The Julliard School
2023.01 - 2024.01
Guest Choreographer
The Julliard School
2022.12 - 2022.12
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
2022.06 - 2022.06
Choreographer
Works & Process Guggenheim
2022.03 - 2022.03
Guest Choreographer
New York City Ballet
2022.01 - 2022.02
Filmmaker/Director
Los Angeles Opera
2021.09 - 2021.09
Researcher - Director's Fellowship
Center For Ballet And The Arts At NYU
2021.04 - 2022.04
Filmmaker/Director
The March On Washington Film Festival
2020.11 - 2020.11
Choreographer
New York City Center - Fall For Dance
2020.10 - 2020.10
Filmmaker/Director
Works & Process At The Guggenheim
2020.06 - 2020.07
Resident Choreographer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2019.08 - 2022.06
Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2001.06 - 2022.12
Education
High School Diploma -
New World School Of The Arts
Miami, FL06.2001
Skills
- Rehearsal Direction
- Performance Coaching
- Branding
- Spearheaded development of youth dance programs, nurturing next generation of talented performers and fostering appreciation for arts within community.
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Websites
Accomplishments
2021 June Cover of Dance Magazine
2016 Bessie Award - For impeccably representing the traditional values of classic modern dance while forging new paths with his sublime artistry, technical precision, and passionate presence with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
2013 June Cover of Dance Magazine
2007 " Top 25 to Watch" - Dance Magazine
Timeline
Guest Choreographer
Martha Graham Dance Company
2024.01 - 2024.02
Guest Choreographer
Parsons Dance
2023.12 - 2023.12
Guest Choreographer
Peter London Global Dance Theater
2023.11 - 2023.11
Guest Choreographer
Miami City Ballet
2023.09 - 2023.10
Guest Choreographer
ABT Studio Company
2023.09 - 2023.09
Guest Choreographer
Vail Dance Festival
2023.07 - 2023.08
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
2023.06 - 2023.06
Guest Choreographer
L.A Dance Project
2023.01 - 2023.02
Guest Choreographer
San Francisco Ballet
2023.01 - 2023.01
Artist in Residence
The Julliard School
2023.01 - 2024.01
Guest Choreographer
The Julliard School
2022.12 - 2022.12
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
2022.06 - 2022.06
Choreographer
Works & Process Guggenheim
2022.03 - 2022.03
Guest Choreographer
New York City Ballet
2022.01 - 2022.02
Filmmaker/Director
Los Angeles Opera
2021.09 - 2021.09
Researcher - Director's Fellowship
Center For Ballet And The Arts At NYU
2021.04 - 2022.04
Filmmaker/Director
The March On Washington Film Festival
2020.11 - 2020.11
Choreographer
New York City Center - Fall For Dance
2020.10 - 2020.10
Filmmaker/Director
Works & Process At The Guggenheim
2020.06 - 2020.07
Resident Choreographer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2019.08 - 2022.06
Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2001.06 - 2022.12
High School Diploma -
New World School Of The Arts
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