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
01.2024 - 02.2024
Guest Choreographer
Parsons Dance
12.2023 - 12.2023
Guest Choreographer
Peter London Global Dance Theater
11.2023 - 11.2023
Guest Choreographer
Miami City Ballet
09.2023 - 10.2023
Guest Choreographer
ABT Studio Company
09.2023 - 09.2023
Guest Choreographer
Vail Dance Festival
07.2023 - 08.2023
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
06.2023 - 06.2023
Guest Choreographer
L.A Dance Project
01.2023 - 02.2023
Guest Choreographer
San Francisco Ballet
01.2023 - 01.2023
Artist in Residence
The Julliard School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Guest Choreographer
The Julliard School
12.2022 - 12.2022
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
06.2022 - 06.2022
Choreographer
Works & Process Guggenheim
03.2022 - 03.2022
Guest Choreographer
New York City Ballet
01.2022 - 02.2022
Filmmaker/Director
Los Angeles Opera
09.2021 - 09.2021
Researcher - Director's Fellowship
Center For Ballet And The Arts At NYU
04.2021 - 04.2022
Filmmaker/Director
The March On Washington Film Festival
11.2020 - 11.2020
Choreographer
New York City Center - Fall For Dance
10.2020 - 10.2020
Filmmaker/Director
Works & Process At The Guggenheim
06.2020 - 07.2020
Resident Choreographer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
08.2019 - 06.2022
Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
06.2001 - 12.2022
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
01.2024 - 02.2024
Guest Choreographer
Parsons Dance
12.2023 - 12.2023
Guest Choreographer
Peter London Global Dance Theater
11.2023 - 11.2023
Guest Choreographer
Miami City Ballet
09.2023 - 10.2023
Guest Choreographer
ABT Studio Company
09.2023 - 09.2023
Guest Choreographer
Vail Dance Festival
07.2023 - 08.2023
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
06.2023 - 06.2023
Guest Choreographer
L.A Dance Project
01.2023 - 02.2023
Guest Choreographer
San Francisco Ballet
01.2023 - 01.2023
Artist in Residence
The Julliard School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Guest Choreographer
The Julliard School
12.2022 - 12.2022
Guest Choreographer
Balletx
06.2022 - 06.2022
Choreographer
Works & Process Guggenheim
03.2022 - 03.2022
Guest Choreographer
New York City Ballet
01.2022 - 02.2022
Filmmaker/Director
Los Angeles Opera
09.2021 - 09.2021
Researcher - Director's Fellowship
Center For Ballet And The Arts At NYU
04.2021 - 04.2022
Filmmaker/Director
The March On Washington Film Festival
11.2020 - 11.2020
Choreographer
New York City Center - Fall For Dance
10.2020 - 10.2020
Filmmaker/Director
Works & Process At The Guggenheim
06.2020 - 07.2020
Resident Choreographer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
08.2019 - 06.2022
Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
06.2001 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
New World School Of The Arts
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