Jada Jenai is a Brooklyn-born and raised multidisciplinary artist, educator, and arts leader. She is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and holds a BFA in Dance with a minor in Arts Management from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance.

Jada has built a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, mentor, and arts administrator. She performed with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company for five seasons, where she also served as Company Manager, expanding her work beyond the stage into company operations and leadership. Her performance career includes being an associate artist with Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard for two years.  

Alongside her performance career, Jada has cultivated a deep commitment to arts education and mentorship. She has taught and mentored young artists through MOVE |NYC|, supporting the development of the next generation of dancers and creative leaders. She currently serves as the Director of Educational Programs at MOVE |NYC|, where she leads educational initiatives designed to provide young people with meaningful access to dance, mentorship, professional development, and the broader creative arts ecosystem.

Jada’s practice is rooted in the belief that dance and the arts can be powerful tools for connection, empowerment, and community building. Her work continues to exist at the intersection of artistry, education, leadership, and cultural impact. She is very excited to join the MOVE|NYC| team.