Jenna specialises in neo-classical collaborations and innovative choreographic pieces. She trained classically before dancing professionally as a Soloist with English National Ballet for 12 years. Jenna holds a Masters in Choreography and her work has been featured on ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and CBBC. She is the Creative Director of Jlee Productions, a company she founded in 2014 that provides innovative, bespoke classical entertainment for world-class events and distinguished clients.

Having worked in the industry for 20 years, she has an extensive network of collaborators from multiple art forms, including composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench, award-winning beatboxer Shlomo and world dance champions Flawless. Passionate about theatre, Jenna has created dynamic pieces for English National Ballet, Northern Ballet and Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami. She is an Associate Choreographer of New English Ballet Theatre and has choreographed bold classical pieces for the company, to Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony and Max Richter’s re-composition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Her dedication to nurturing young talent, has led her to choreograph three full-length narrative ballets for London Children’s Ballet. Snow White, Little Lord Fauntleroy and Anne of Green Gables were all performed at The Peacock Theatre in London’s West End. She has also worked internationally on a cross-cultural project in Shanghai choreographing for 200 students across China and the UK. A devoted teacher, Jenna offered her expertise as a ballet mentor to the finalists of the BBC’s Young Dancer of the Year 2015 and has since gone on to teach in companies and schools worldwide. She is currently Subject leader of Choreography at London Studio Centre and Interim Artistic Director of London Children’s Ballet.

“I am thrilled to become a patron of Project Dance and encourage the company, as it continues to flourish and thrive. The company ethos resonates with my enthusiasm for fostering creativity and providing opportunities for the next generation of dancers to shine brightly. It’s a privilege to support their creative journey.

It’s fabulous to witness a young company of dancers connecting and growing under the exceptional leadership of James, who inspires and instils a sense of purpose and passion in the company. Project Dance has a wonderful sense of community and provides a platform for aspiring dancers to showcase their unique creative voices.

 I look forward to celebrating the achievements and transformative experiences that Project Dance will provide young dancers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams. They may be a young company but they have big ambitions and plenty of talent!” ~ Jenna Lee