Jaeden Johnson

apprentice Artist & Outreach assistant

Jaeden Johnson (she/her) is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, where she began her training at the Omaha Academy of Ballet at the age of three. She graduated from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2025, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography.

Her training has included Kansas City Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, The Washington School of Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the Rockettes Training Conservatory.

Jaeden's artistry is driven by a passion for storytelling, technical excellence, and meaningful artistic connection. As a member of the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and a participant in multiple IABD conferences, she is committed to honoring the rich history of Black dance while continuing to expand the stories she tells through movement and artistic expression.