Bio
Jenna’s dance journey began at just two years old in ballet, but by age eight she found her true calling in ballroom. Captivated by the precision, power, and artistry of the sport, she immersed herself fully—training daily for more than ten years under elite Estonian, Russian, and Polish instructors who shaped her into a dynamic and world-class competitor.
Her results speak for themselves. Jenna is a U.S. Open to the World Ballroom Champion at the Florida National Championships, a Top 9 Rising Star finalist at The Open Worlds in Blackpool, England, and a Top 24 Championship division finalist in Assen, Netherlands, earning recognition on some of the most prestigious stages in global ballroom.
Her impact extends far beyond her own competitive career. Jenna has trained dancers who have become U.S. National Champions across multiple divisions, as well as a Top 3 youth couple in the nation and a Top 6 couple in the Smooth division—solidifying her reputation as both an exceptional artist and an exceptional coach.
Through dance, Jenna met her husband and professional partner, Robert. Together, they’ve competed at the highest levels of international ballroom, known for their clean technique, commanding presence, and relentless work ethic.
Today, Jenna channels her passion into teaching and mentorship, helping dancers of all levels discover the intensity, beauty, and transformative power of ballroom dance.
Fun Facts
Favorite Style: Ballroom (Standard) — expressive, elegant, and strong. 💫
Go-To Song: Creep by Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox 🎶
Pre-Class Drink: Water (hydration is key!) 💧
Favorite Snack: Watermelon 🍉
Fun Talent: Loves being creative — drawing, cooking, and reorganizing anything! 🎨
Started Dancing: After watching her brother compete, she had to try ballroom — and instantly fell in love!
Hardest Style: Ballroom — switching from ballet knees-out to ballroom knees-forward was a challenge!
Biggest Inspiration: Olga Kulikova ✨
Performance Nerves?: “Yes and no — I just want it to be the best it can be.”
Best Advice for Beginners: Be patient, have fun, and soak it all in — your teachers have your back.
Favorite Part of Teaching: Seeing the “lightbulb” moment when students finally get it! 💡
Funniest Class Moment: Meant to say “front” and “part” at once — ended up shouting “fart” to the whole class! 😂
One Thing Students Should Know: Practice and take notes — you’ll retain so much more.
Most-Used Phrase: “Almost!”
How She Keeps Class Fun: Encouragement and reminding everyone that dance is meant to be joyful. 💃
Heels or Sneakers? Heels, always 👠
Sparkles or Solids? Sparkles 🤩
Lead or Follow? Follow
Waltz or Cha-Cha? Either — both sound fun!
Dream Dance Partner: Chris Hemsworth 😍
