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About Our Instructors
Jennifer Jackson - Director
Jennifer began dancing at age 3, at the OJC Dance Studio under the direction of founder Darlene Blackford. She began student teaching in high school and became an instructor upon her high school graduation. In 2006, Jennifer assumed the Directorship of OJC Dance after classmate Denise Balicki stepped down from the position. Jennifer teaches ballet, hip hop, tap, and pointe’ classes.
Jennifer has trained with many different dance companies including, Colorado Ballet, Sangre de Cristo Ballet, Pueblo Ballet, Kim Robards Dance, Colorado Springs Ballet Academy and the University of Wyoming Dance and Theater Department.
Jennifer married her high school sweetheart, Jeff, in 2005.
Denise Balicki - Instructor
Also an OJC Dance alumnus, Denise began her dancing career with Darlene Blackford at an early age. Denise was the first director to follow after Darlene stepped down in 1998. Denise has trained under Colorado Ballet, Sangre de Cristo Ballet, Pueblo Ballet, Kim Robards Dance, David Howard, Colorado Springs Ballet Academy and the Univeristy of Wyoming Dance and Theater Department. Denise is also the proud parent of two very active boys.
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