KAITWAN JACKSON

Washington, DC

Kaitwan Jackson is a native of Washington, DC, where he began dancing at the Dance Institute of Washington under the direction of the late Fabian Barnes. He has trained with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Bodytraffic, and University of Arizona. His professional experience includes work with Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Pasadena Dance Theatre, No)one. Art House, Inspire Danz Co, and Company E. He has performed works by Lula Washington, Tamica Washington-Miller, Nacho Duato, Robert Garland, Penny Saunders, Matthew Neenan, Rennie Harris, Dimitri Chamblas, and Chris Emile.

He holds a B.S. in Public Policy with a concentration in Philanthropy, Nonprofits, and Social Innovation from the University of Southern California. This is Kaitwan’s first season with Backhausdance

MORE FROM KAITWAN

When did you start dancing?
I started dancing when I was a junior in high school.

Do you have a pre-performance ritual?
I have to listen to I Tried Him and I Know Him by the Clark Sisters and Trademark USA by Baby Keem, and roll on lavender essential oil

What is your favorite non-dance activity or hobby?
I love to read…mainly fiction!

What is a must-have item in your dance bag?
My blue massage ball

What are your words to live by?
Do Good

What’s a fun fact about you?
I’m an only child