Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson
Choreographer, Director
St.Louis,MO
Summary
Diligent choreographer and director with robust background in professional dance performance. Contributed to numerous high-profile productions showcasing versatility across diverse dance styles. Demonstrated strong teamwork and adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer and Associate Director
Vision Into Art and MetLive Arts
06.2024 - Current
- Primero Sueño, a new processional opera - Directed by Louisa Proske
Choreographer
Detroit Opera
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Rinaldo - Directed by Louisa Proske
Choreographer
Houston Grand Opera
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Aida - Directed by Phelim McDermott
Rehearsal Director
Resilience Dance Company
07.2025 - Current
Company Dancer
Saint Louis Dance Theatre
01.2022 - 06.2025
Featured Dancer
Glimmerglass Opera Festival
01.2019 - 08.2023
- La Traviata - Directed by Francesca Zambello
- Showboat - Directed by Francesca Zambello
- The Ghosts of Versailles - Directed by Jay Lesenger
- La Boheme - Directed by E. Loren Meeker
- Candide - Directed by Eric Sean Fogel
Featured Dancer
Houston Grand Opera
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Florencia en el Amazonas - Directed by Francesca Zambello
- Carmen, Swing* - Directed by Rob Ashford
- Saul - Remount Director Donna Stirrup
- Turandot - Directed by Robert Wilson
Choreographer
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Automatons - Dance Work for 13 dancers
- It subsides - Dance Work for 12 dancers
- Glitch - Dance Work for 9 dancers
Choreographer
Houston Grand Opera
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Aida
Choreographer
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Etude No.1 - Solo Dance Work
Choreographer
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Cardinal Dance Film
Choreographer
The Glimmerglass Festival
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Rinaldo, Directed by Louisa Proske
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2018
Skills
- Choreography for Dancers and non Dancers
- Staging and Directing
- Contemporary and Improv Technologies
- Floorwork Mechanics
- Contemporary Partnering
Upcoming Projects
On the Town - Featured Dancer with the Deutsche Oper am Rhein Spring and Fall 2026
Magic City - Choreographer and Associate Director, Aalto-Theatre Summer 2026
Macbeth - Choreographer and Movement Director, The Metropolitan Opera August 2026
Don Giovanni - Choreographer and Movement Director, The Paris Opera, January 2027
Timeline
Rehearsal Director
Resilience Dance Company
07.2025 - Current
Choreographer
Detroit Opera
02.2025 - 02.2025
Choreographer and Associate Director
Vision Into Art and MetLive Arts
06.2024 - Current
Choreographer
The Glimmerglass Festival
06.2023 - 08.2023
Company Dancer
Saint Louis Dance Theatre
01.2022 - 06.2025
Choreographer
01.2021 - 12.2021
Choreographer
01.2021 - 12.2021
Choreographer
Houston Grand Opera
01.2020 - 02.2020
Choreographer
Houston Grand Opera
01.2020 - 12.2020
Featured Dancer
Glimmerglass Opera Festival
01.2019 - 08.2023
Featured Dancer
Houston Grand Opera
01.2019 - 12.2022
Choreographer
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Sam Houston State University