jaden kindle
Dancer, Singer, Actor, Choreographer, Teacher
HEY, HEY!
My name is Jaden Kindle, and I am a performer and choreographer, currently based in New York City. Originally, I got my start in Oklahoma City, before making the life-changing decision to go to musical theatre school. I spent some years in Wichita, Kansas, performing at amazing places such as Music Theatre Wichita (MTW), Wichita State University, and The Crown Arts Collaborative, among others. When I relocated to Rochester, I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Nazareth University. I also got to work as both a performer and educator at places like Geva Theatre, Blackfriars Theatre, and The Floor Dance Company. I am grateful to have such great experiences with these different communities across the country.
When I'm not on stage performing, I'm offstage, choreographing and teaching. As a performing arts teacher, I believe that not only is it important to teach others how to do this craft, but also how to love it. Theatre brings joy, and that shows in everything I do, especially teaching. Throughout my time in Wichita, I worked as the Education Intern at MTW, spent an amazing year as an adjunct professor of dance at Butler Community College, and as a choreographer for the nationally-renowned 'Headliners' collegiate show choir. Growing up in Oklahoma City, I was raised in and around my father's classroom, and I am grateful to have inherited his passion for teaching and joy for life.
Ever since I was in the fifth grade, I knew that performing onstage was my life's calling. Recently, I have been answering the call for representation in the industry. When it came to performing, I did not have my first male teacher or my first non-White teacher until my freshman year of college. That was eight years into my journey. Now, I strive to show young artists that it does not matter who you are or what you look like. Performing is for everyone.
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Updates
Spring/Summer 2025,
I couldn't be more excited to make my Florida debut at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to start off the year in the ensemble of Crazy For You! I'm thrilled to revisit such a special show and work with such a great cast and crew. Crazy For You is directed and mounted by Ford Haeuser, featuring Susan Stroman's original Broadway choreography, and runs from February 21-April 5th. Shall we dance?
This summer, I'll return to Fort Myers, Florida in the ensemble of Legally Blonde at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre! This show is SO fun, and I'm so excited to join this incredible cast in the Sunshine State! Legally Blonde is directed by Victor Legaretta, choreographed by Ford Haeuser, and runs from May 30th-June 28th.
-Fall/Winter 2024, -I am so happy to return to Six Flags Frontier City, performing as a dancer in the Halloween show, Deadman's Party, choreographed by Angie Sellers. Truly my favorite time of year! -After that, I will be returning to Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre in the ensemble of A Christmas Story, directed by Jeff Stockberger, and choreographed by Sally Scharbrough. Tis the season!
-Summer 2024, -This summer, I will be traveling to Oz! I am thrilled to be make my Indianapolis debut as the Tinman in The Wizard of Oz at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre! The show runs from May 23rd-July 7th, and I am so excited to be taking part in such an iconic story. -After that, I will be joining my good friends at Music Theatre Wichita in the ensemble of their productions of Matilda, directed and choreographed by Brian J. Marcum, and Beautiful, directed and choreographed by Deidre Goodwin. I am overjoyed to be returning to the MTW stage this July and August with friends both new and old!
-Spring 2024, -All good things must come to an end! After four long years of study, I am so grateful to finally receive my Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance at the end of this semester. I will graduate from Nazareth University this May, and I plan to continue to hone my crafts and passions as a working musical theatre professional wherever the world takes me! -This April, I will make my Nazareth University mainstage debut in the role of Bobby Child in the iconic Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You! The music, the dancing, and the joy of live theatre are sure to blow you away. Crazy For You is directed and choreographed by Jeff Shade, and music directed by Richard Biever, and it will be truly unforgettable. Shall we dance? -My industry professional senior showcase will take place in New York City, on Wednesday, March 20th. I couldn't be more grateful for the end of one era, and the start of a new one! -I am overjoyed to join my friends at Blackfriars Theatre this semester as a visiting guest artist, teaching a six-week hip-hop for musical theatre workshop for all levels. This workshop focuses on the integration of stylized hip-hop movement in a musical theatre context, all while emphasizing joy and the love of dance!
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Are you interested in lessons? I'd love to use my skillset to help you achieve all of your dance and theatre goals! I offer my services (in-person or virtually) to teach all levels of tap, jazz, musical theatre, and hip-hop styles, as well as college and theatre audition coaching. Whether you need private lessons, a masterclass instructor, a choreographer, or a visiting guest artist, I am ready to collaborate and create some meaningful art together! I believe that quality dance and theatre education should be affordable and accessible to all, so if you are interested in working together, feel free to contact me, and we will find something that works for you!
Let's Inspire Each Other.
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