Someone you Should Know: Jessica Hallam

The Dance Workshop Presents

"Someone you Should Know"

Jessica Hallam

Dance Workshop Ensemble Director & Dance Instructor



Jessica Hallam pictured with her summer pointe girls.

Jessica's Mission Statement

“I don’t want to be the teacher who just teaches steps. I want to teach the children musicality, expression, things that will make them feel uncomfortable but help them ultimately become more confident.”

A 32 year veteran in the dance world, Jessica Hallam is no stranger to hard work, dedication, and freedom of expression. As a current instructor at The Dance Workshop and Intuit Dance, Jessica specializes in ballet, jazz, and lyrical. She even runs the Oak Park River Forest drill team summer camp!

"The biggest gift of teaching is connecting with my students and developing their skill and expression."

 A true Madonna story- Jessica embarked on her dancing journey by driving cross country with almost no money in her pocket from job to job. Her perseverance paid off and you may have seen Jessica in music videos, television commercials, or performing alongside Christina Aguilera, Julie Andrews, or Elton John.  A fan of the live stage, she has done shows in Disney World, Disney Land, Atlantic City, Cirque De Soleil, and with Royal Caribbean cruise line.  Currently Jessica still professionally performs with Stage Factor and Impulse Talent. 

BESIDES DANCING?

* Jessica loves cooking, especially chicken parmesan & butternut squash soup!

* Traveling is one of her favorite pasttimes- especially in Italy and Bali!