JAMIE PERRIN
Jamie is an award winning teacher that has been described as a “Powerhouse”
and continues to strive to inspire her students on a daily basis. She received both
her B.F.A. and M.F.A. in dance. In 2007 she founded the dance program at
Tarrant County College-Southeast Campus. She served as director of the
program for 8 years. During her time at TCC she was the recipient of the
Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award for her work with the dance program.
She also served as Department Chair of Fine Arts, overseeing the Art, Dance
and Music departments.
Her performance credits include 2 contracts with Celebrity Cruise Lines, Six
Flags Over Texas, Superbowl XXXVIII, House of Blues, The Miss Texas Pageant
and has tapped alongside Tony Award winner, Tommy Tune. She grew up
training in dance in Missouri and has studied in Los Angeles, New York City,
Chicago and Columbia, South Carolina. She has choreographed and directed
multiple shows for Six Flags Over Texas, Chuck E. Cheese, Firehouse Theatre,
Collin County Community College, Eastfield College and Tarrant County College.
Jamie is a highly sought after teacher that enjoys teaching master classes and
choreographing with various studios and high school drill teams. Internationally,
she has worked with studios in Canada and Ireland. She has also been a guest
speaker at Texas State University.
As much as Jamie loves performing, teaching is her true passion. In 2019, Jamie
opened her own studio, The Movement Academy, in Mansfield, TX. TMA focuses
on providing students with a full dance education that goes beyond just the steps.
She is thrilled to continue to be a part of The Dance Effect family and is so
excited to see everyone light up the stage!