Alyssa Jakum has been teaching and performing around the Pacific Northwest since 2010. Since discovering her love of the dance, she has been passionately studying the art with an emphasis in technique. She is currently based in Kitsap county where she continues to teach weekly classes.
Inspired by the Salimpour formats and her work with Kitiera of Seattle, Alyssa explores different methods of expression by fusing multiple western dance genres such as ballet, jazz, modern, and many more with raqs sharqi. In addition to her involvement with Forge Dance Theatre, Alyssa is currently a member of the Modrom Dance Collective and Qabila Folkdance Company.
www.alyssajakum.com
Music: 'Mon Amie La Rose' by Natacha Atlas
Choreography and editing: Alyssa Jakum
Filming: Cory D.
Debuted at the Evergreen Halfa (produced by Stefanie Fatooh)
November 21st, 2020