Joanna Innocenti
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Seasoned dance professional with more than three decades dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and choreographing for diverse dance communities. Blends mastery of lyrical, jazz, musical theatre, and hip-hop with a broad foundation in ballet, contemporary, tap, clogging, pom and step/majorette to craft emotionally resonant, stylistically versatile choreography. Passionate about nurturing confident performers and cultivating a love of movement through thoughtful technique, artistry, and performance‑driven training.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Tenth Talent Dance Studio
Monroe, NC
2024 - Current
- Ballet Instructor
- Technique Instructor (Jazz, Lyrical, Tap)
- Competition Choreographer (Jazz, Lyrical, Tap)
Dance Instructor
A Chance to Dance, Miss Donna's School of Dancing
Charlotte, NC
2026 - Current
- Dance Instructor
- Competition Assistant
Resident Artist
New Attitude Performing Arts Center
Rock Hill, SC
2024 - Current
- Technique Instructor (Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre)
- Competition Choreographer (Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop)
Competition/Pageant Adjudicator
Various Organizations
2016 - Current
- Stage Ready Dance Competition
- NC Cinderella Pageant
- Royal USA National Scholarship
- Star Talent Productions
- Dance Champs
Competition Choreographer/Guest Artist
Self Employed Dance Instructor
NC, SC, GA
1994 - Current
- Miss Libby's School of Dance
- The Gilbert Studio of Dance Arts
- Center Stage Dance Academy
- The Southern Strutt Dance Studio (Solos)
Dance Instructor
Legacy Dance Studio
Concord, NC
2017 - 2019
- Ballet Instructor
- Technique Instructor (Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop)
- Competition Choreography (Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop)
Actress
The Great Kentucky Goblin Spree
2016 - 2022
- Station Secretary
Dance Studio Owner/Director
Expressions Dance Studio
Denver, NC
2005 - 2016
Dance Instructor/Competition Assistant Director
Motion Dance Studio
Concord, NC
2000 - 2005
Dance Instructor/Competition Instructor
Step 'n Motion Dance Studio
Charlotte, NC
1998 - 2000
Student Dance Instructor/Jazz Company Team Member
The Southern Strutt Dance Studio
Irmo, SC
1991 - 1993
Skills
- Jazz
- Ballet
- Lyrical
- Contemporary
- Musical Theatre
- Tap
- Clogging
- Hip-Hop
- Acting
- Pom
- Step/Majorette
- Music: Percussion
- Flag Corp
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Tenth Talent Dance Studio
2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
A Chance to Dance, Miss Donna's School of Dancing
2026 - Current
Resident Artist
New Attitude Performing Arts Center
2024 - Current
Competition/Pageant Adjudicator
Various Organizations
2016 - Current
Competition Choreographer/Guest Artist
Self Employed Dance Instructor
1994 - Current
Dance Instructor
Legacy Dance Studio
2017 - 2019
Actress
The Great Kentucky Goblin Spree
2016 - 2022
Dance Studio Owner/Director
Expressions Dance Studio
2005 - 2016
Dance Instructor/Competition Assistant Director
Motion Dance Studio
2000 - 2005
Dance Instructor/Competition Instructor
Step 'n Motion Dance Studio
1998 - 2000
Student Dance Instructor/Jazz Company Team Member
The Southern Strutt Dance Studio
1991 - 1993
Training/Education
- Progressive Ballet Technique Certified
- The Southern Strutt Dance Studio, Director Nancy Giles
- Alton Adams
- Frank Hatchett
- Joe Tremaine
- Dee Caspary
- Ray Leeper
- Michael Rooney
- Marcea Lane
- Jackie Sleight
- Martinez-Evans Dance Studio, Director April Storm Hartsell
- Dr. Wanda Ebright
- Wanda Ebright