Growing up, Jeneen felt a little different from her peers. While they were excited for the Friday night lights and dreaming of prom, Jeneen was dreaming of performing. She started out as a “total ballerina,” performing classics such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. Eventually she found her spark in jazz work. 

“Jazz was the moment for me that I was like, I’m going to be a dancer”
     Jeneen came to Pittsburgh to pursue a career in dance. She watched her peers go off to huge state schools with Greek life, and for a minute Jeneen almost did the same. She admits she was almost a sorority girl, but ultimately her dance teachers back home in Chicago encouraged her to follow what was right for her. 

“It’s tough, but sucking it up and actually like going somewhere that feeds into my purpose and what inspires me was a huge step in the right direction.”

     Now Jeneen is excited for her dreams to unfold into reality now that she realizes dance is something she can genuinely pursue. As an artist, she believes there is no other option than to pursue your art form. 

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