Jill Giedt
I am a passionate Black female creative based in Portland, Oregon focused on movement and cultural exploration. I am a dancer, choreographer, teaching artist, and theater director. My mission is to showcase African American achievements and resilience that inspire me and others to develop more meaningful expression in work and life. I feel very connected to the roots and history of Black culture and it is my desire to build upon and share the gifts and wisdom it has brought and continues to bring into my life.
Ballet The Black Way
My teaching practice reimagines the ballet tradition to be more inclusive, expressive, and empowering for today’s youth. I blend classical music with African rhythms and explore theatricality and universal stories through ballet. Rooted in the beauty and power of Black artistic expression, my classes welcome children of all backgrounds to experience the joy, creativity, and cultural richness that dance can offer.
