Jessica Richens
Jessica's love for dance began at age three. She's studied many styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, musical theater, and tap. During this time, she had numerous performance, competition, and convention opportunities, and has held many titles.
Jessica then went on to work professionally in entertainment. Her television credits include: So You Think You Can Dance: Season 11, where she was the 1st runner-up, The Ellen Show, Live with Kelley and Ryan, Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer, and more. Jessica has danced in music videos and performed live with artists such as Taylor Swift. She's worked for Conde Nast, Bellagio, Radio City, Nike, Exxon Mobile, Tilly’s, and Disney World.
Currently, Jessica works with global superstar and electronic violinist, Lindsey Stirling, as well as appearing on The Space TV.
As a professional dancer and dance educator, Jessica has extensive experience training dancers from around the world, as well as assisting top dance professionals. When Jessica's not performing, she dedicates her time and love of dance to inspire budding dancers of all ages. Her career's taken her to Shanghai, Australia, Canada, and Mexico. She's taught for conventions such as XChange, Titans of Dance, Revel, and assisted for RADIX and JUMP, as well as trained with top industry professionals Shannon Mather, Krista Miller, Talia Favia, Tessandra Chavez, and more. She also enjoys traveling to studios throughout the United States to offer her expertise in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and technique via intensives and master classes.
Jessica believes that a dance class with her is more than just training. She expects a shared exchange of energy with you, and creates a safe space by motivating with both love and discipline. Jessica values your uniqueness, regardless of ability, and expects you to push yourself and work hard. Her aim is to guide you to your full potential, and enhance your respect for yourself as an artist. It’s Jessica’s belief that you are worthy of your best, and she uses her technical training and unique performance quality to create meaningful and healing stories through movement. She hopes that through these stories, you're encouraged to live as a better human and create your best life.
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Jessica Richens - Jazz - So Much Betta
Join us for an empowering jazz combo set to the iconic “So Much Betta”. This routine will challenge you to use stillness as your superpower, creating long, angular lines with your body and feeling resistance in every move. Confidence is key in this combo, as it demands a strong presence and fierc...
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Jessica Richens - Lyrical - Run to You
Lyrical is all about feeling the lyrics. Start this combo off with a beautiful and turned out lyrical walk, and remember to use your breath in each and every movement to help propel you through the combo and convey emotion. When using your arms, engage your back muscles so you have control and en...
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Jessica Richens -Jazz - Von Dutch
Jazz with Jess is back and this one is spicier than ever! We are still living that "brat" summer, and this combo is perfect for letting your hair down and showing your sassiness. Remember this is YOUR +class, so learn at your own pace and rewind if there is a section thats a more difficult to pic...
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Jessica Richens - Jazz - Rewind
Today's combo is all about reflecting back to a time where you were younger and carefree. Combining cute and clean jazz moves all while using that nostalgic feeling leaves you with a jazz combo that won't be able to get out of your head. Engage your core to move quickly from picture to picture an...
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Jessica Richens - Jazz - Breaking Dishes
In dance, we mostly channel 2 emotions- sadness or happiness. When was the last time a teacher told you to let out any anger? Well, today is that day! Channel your inner rage and express it through hard-hitting, sharp, and pointed choreography of Jessica's choreography. This combination has eleme...
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Jessica Richens - Jazz - Soldier
Join Jessica for a fun and sassy jazz combo! This choreography has very specific lines and pictures to it, while simultaneously embodying a sense of ease and swag. You'll find both intermediate and advanced options for some moves, so choose your level, go at your own pace, and have a blast!
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Jessica Richens - Jazz - Working Day and Night
Today's jazz choreography is sneakily fast, but so much fun at the same time! For this combo, hitting sharp lines is not the only focus, it's also imperative to move fluidly through transitions to show your dynamic range. Don't forget to channel your performance first, and have the dance moves co...
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Contemporary: "Break my Heart" - Jessica Richens
An emotional yet powerful contemporary combo. The lyrics tell a story of willingness to go through heartbreak once again, just to be with their person one last time. With that in mind, let's channel that desperation and the strength, as we perform the moves. Jessica also points out that she wants...
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Jazz: "Pon De Replay" - Jessica Richens
Get ready for a fast paced and sassy jazz combo with Jessica Richens. Rather than learn a super long combo, this class is about refining the quality of the fast paced steps. At times, it's groovy and fun, but there are plenty of technical tricks including a tilt jump from the point. Go at your ow...
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Jazz: "Clap Snap" - Jessica Richens
We are taking it back to the basics with this beginner jazz combo as Jessica explains how even a good dancer at any level is able to execute beginner choreography and make it look elite. The combo starts on "8" and keeps to that cadence for the first half, then goes back to a normal eight count f...
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Jazz: "One Night Only" / Jessica Richens
Get ready for a lively jazz combo with a disco twist! As you learn the choreography, tune in to the dynamic sounds – from cymbals and drums to vocals and trumpets. Stay aware of each element as it enhances your dance moves and captures the essence of the combo. Dive into the syncopated beats as y...
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Jazz: "Control" / Jessica Richens
A combo that's all about precision through classic jazz lines. Focus on hitting the specific pictures and transitions Jessica walks us through. There's a fair amount of technical elements in the combo, so feel free to brush up on your technique training beforehand with a Krista class! And more t...
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Jazz: "He's a Dream" / Jessica Richens
A timeless jazz combo that encourages you to embody a character who's as indifferent as they are obsessed! Work to keep yourself grounded with a strong plié, while being ready for direction changes and drawing your inspiration from the legendary 'Flashdance' movie!
Level: Int./Adv.
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Jazz: "Tightrope" / Jessica Richens
A high energy combo that's all about having fun! If you have a friend or partner to learn it with, even better! Get ready for some interactive twists and turns, but don't let the fast pace intimidate you... let it fuel you!
Level: Intermediate
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Learning Showcase: "Prince" / Jessica Richens
We're back with our second learning the showcase class of 2023! Jessica Richens brings us an iconic jazz number to an impressive mix. Let's learn a small section of choreography as we break down the steps and technical elements to this combo. Remember to pay attention to the musicality and match...
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Jazz: "Showstopper" / Jessica Richens
Let's reach back to the early 2000's Showstopper! We'll engage our cores and do some floor work as we focus on staying on count and looking strong and confident. As always, go at your own pace and pay attention to the weight changes so you're prepared when the comb gets quick!
Level: Advanced
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Jazz: "Lose Control" / Jessica Richens
Let's take it back with this throwback fast moving jazz combo! A quick tempo combination, Jessica breaks down the specific weight changes and details you need to hit and execute this combo correctly. One of the many is having to hold your core while seamlessly coming off the ground in 2 counts. ...
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Contemporary: "Birthday Cake" / Jessica Richens
Let's practice dynamics with an intermediate contemporary combo. An emotional track that will challenge us to navigate both the fast build and the slower storytelling aspects of the lyrics. A truly great combo for an online dance class. Jessica encourages you to take the class, then let it breat...
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Jazz: "Black Cat" / Jessica Richens
This jazz combo is very precise, so pay attention to the details to make it the best it can be! You want to stay in the pocket of the music, which means hitting and holding every position until the last second - especially in the beginning. As always, have fun, and maybe even wear that cute jazz ...
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Jazz: "Dirrty"/ Jessica Richens
Get ready for a fun jazz combo with dynamic elements and quick movement.
Level: Advanced
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Jazz: "Feedback"/ Jessica Richens
Jessica is so happy to be back with The Space TV with this advanced jazz combo! Today's combo is fast and detail oriented, but so much fun. Pay attention to the counts, plus the “and” counts, and remember you can always rewind, pause, and go at your own pace!
Level: Int/Adv.
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Jazz: "Walking Papers" / Jessica Richens
We are taking it back with classic jazz! Let your inner Broadway star shine and stay quick on your feet in this intermediate Jazz class.
Level: Intermediate
Your Instructor: Jessica Richens
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Intro to Lyrical: "Pirouettes & Leaps" / Jess & Lex - Ep07
In this class we talk about turned out pirouettes and right leg leaps! We also add on to our lyrical dance with our focus on getting better each week! We see you! We’ve tackled jazz turns before, and now we're transitioning to ballet/lyrical pirouettes. Keep that supporting leg strong as your ...