Jordan Maria Giancursio

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: South Carolina
Returning, Artist in Residence
Attended Camp: 2018, 2024

Jordan first started her journey with Ballibay in 2018 where she was asked to join in for second session as a lighting designer. As a current dance with Annex Dance Company Jordan is excited to be moving her attention this summer to the dance department. She will be teaching ballet and creating new works alongside Kristin and Taylor. Jordan’s husband will also be head of rock for second session!

Professional Bio:
A native of Charleston, Jordan launched her dancing career with Moranz Entertainment in 2012 while attending the Charleston County School of the Arts. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston, double majoring in Dance and Theatre. In addition to regularly working with Brad and Jennifer Moranz, she has performed with Pauletta Washington and The Charleston Pops. Jordan’s work engages a form of video artistry that is a collaboration of storytelling and dance. Projects have included working with award winning artists Marcus Amaker and Ranky Tanky, World Renown Celloist Wade Davis (CNN), Gino Castillo (Cha Cha Charleston), Yuhas and Dancers, Carlos Brown, Glory Comes, Selah, and an Apple marketing campaign. Her dance was highlighted at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival and American Oxygen Gala. This fall Jordan will make her debut in Daniel and the Kings as Choreographer and Lead Dancer, as well as work as the Artist and Literacy teacher for the Gaillard. This year Jordan finished residencies all around South Carolina. As well as directing a musical at the Charleston County school of the arts. This spring Jordan premiered work for a Ted Talk, Juneteenth festival and performed alongside Annex. She is excited to join the Ballibay instructors this year.