JADA PEARMAN began dancing at the Motion School of Dance in Hamilton, Bermuda where she trained extensively in all styles of dance. In 2013, Jada attended The Grier School in Pennsylvania, as a pre-professional dancer under the direction of Jocelyn Hrzic. Whilst at The Grier School, she worked with choreographers such as Jon Lehrer, Melissa Rector, Kiki Lucas, Phil Orsano and many more. As a member of Grier Dance, she performed at the Palm Springs Choreography Festival, Steps on Broadway Choreography Festival and Koresh Artists Showcase. She attended summer intensives including Alvin Ailey, Point Park, University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Hubbard Street. She earned her BFA from the University of Arizona in Spring of 2019 where she performed works by Martha Graham, Larry Keigwin and others. She joined the Paul Taylor Dance Company in Summer 2019.
“I saw old video of Esplanade and wanted to do a baseball slide. I love the animalistic, free quality of Paul’s work.”
Audition: “The opening walk is the hardest thing to do!”
Taylor’s work: “Risk-taking. Fluid. Human. Paul wanted you to be you on stage. We’re all so different, and you see that, as well as being together, when we dance. I love that about this Company.”
Pandemic recovery: I had a bit of stage fright. Then I remembered, being on stage, performing the work, connecting with the audience, is what I live for.” Favorite restaurant: “Catch Steak in Chelsea.”
Great place: “Cartagena, Colombia.”
Hometown feature: “Pink sand beaches.”
Role model: “My mom taught me to give 110 percent in everything.”
Fun fact: “I enjoy the ocean life: snorkeling, paddleboarding.”
photo: Bill Wadman
