The Spark Was Lit When…

Jaclyn went to see her first live dance performance at the age of three. As the curtain fell, she turned to her mom and exclaimed, “Mommy, I want to do that!” A few weeks later, she was in her first dance class, and from that moment, she never looked back.

From the start, Jaclyn was drawn to jazz, its energy and expressiveness resonating deeply. While she trained in ballet, contemporary, and tap for versatility, jazz was where her heart truly belonged. At age 7, she began competing in Northern New Jersey, setting the foundation for what would become a lifelong journey. After earning acceptance to Muhlenberg College to refine her craft, she embraced a broader focus, studying contemporary and concert dance. Graduating Magna Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa with a dual degree in Dance and Business - Arts Administration, Jaclyn’s education and passion collided, preparing her for a new chapter in her evolving career.

After college, Jaclyn immersed herself in concert dance, performing with various small companies, but soon realized her heart was calling her elsewhere. When she attended her first musical theatre audition in New York, she found what had been missing— the dynamic fusion of jazz, storytelling, and audience connection. It was an epiphany that shifted her focus entirely to theatre, where she could merge her love for movement with her desire to create emotionally resonant performances.

Her journey has since taken her to stages in productions such as Flashdance, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Sweet Charity. Jaclyn also had the privilege of traveling the world with Princess Cruises, performing in Born to Dance, a show created by Stephen Schwartz and choreographed by Al Blackstone.

At her core, Jaclyn loves to create, explore, and tell meaningful stories through movement. She’s passionate about new work and the kind of theatre that challenges and excites both artists and audiences.

The spark that ignited it all continues to light her way forward.