Jinah Parker is a multi-faceted creative force and native of Buffalo, NY.  Dancing since the age of four, her work is inspired by the tenacity of Debbie Allen and the endless intellectual curiosity of Katherine Dunham.  She is an artist and arts educator, holding a Masters in Dance Education from New York University.  She received a B.A. in dance from the University at Buffalo, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society.  Prior to her graduate studies at NYU, Jinah has been a member of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2 (DCDC2), Lerhrerdance; she is presently a member of Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company and Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater.  She has also participated in regional productions of AIDA and Beauty and the Beast.  Jinah works as a full time dance teacher for the NYC Department of Education by day and dances by night.  Her specialties lie in modern technique and dance composition.  She is recognized internationally as a choreographer and teacher.