My name is Jolie Blanchard. I'm a local dancer, choreographer and writer. I'm currently pursuing my BFA in Performing Arts, with a concentration in Dance, at the University of Louisiana here in Lafayette. I’ve performed various choreographic works under the direction of John A. McBride, Sarah Lass, Paige Barnett Kulbeth, and Molly Heller/HEARTLAND Collective. I make it my mission to engage with students authentically and compassionately, while still maintaining an emphasis on rigor and technicality. I find when young people feel supported and challenged, they have an opportunity to confidently develop their own artistic voices.