Directing
Jordan first studied directing at Syracuse University with Robert Moss (Playwrights Horizons, Hangar Theatre), Rodney Hudson, and Stephen Cross (Irondale Canada). Since then, they’ve been influenced by mentors/colleagues Terry Griess & Jim Niesen of the Irondale Ensemble Project, Brian Rhinehart (Actors Studio Drama School), and Michael Fields & Joan Schirle (Dell’Arte International). Jordan’s process as a director emphasizes ensemble-based approaches to both scripted and original works along with with a deep respect and affinity for play across styles. They have directed for Virginia Tech, The Ume Group, Auburn Regional Theatre, Stone Soup Theatre, Oddfellows Playhouse, Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, as well as assistant directing with Seattle Shakespeare Company.
Choreography
As a choreographer, Jordan’s work draws heavily on PopAction, Parkour, Acrobatics, Butoh, Contemporary, Contact Improv, and Animal Movement. Their choreographic inspirations include Elizabeth Streb, Noemi LaFrance, Steven Hoggett, along with her butoh teachers Vangeline, and Tetsuro Fukuhara. Critics have called Jordan’s work “beautiful & disturbing” (nytheatre.com) and praised it for “commanding, physically impressive performances” (The Village Voice).
Intimacy
As an Intimacy Director/Choreographer, Jordan has trained with Theatrical Intimacy Education, National Society for Intimacy Professionals, and Cara Rawlings, IDC. They incorporate trauma-sensitive, consent-based, and harm-reduction practices from their training with Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process, Nicole Brewer’s Antiracist Theatre, as well certifications in yoga (Loom Yoga SchoolRYS) and Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins University), consciously employed in reciprocity with their evolving antiracist/anti-oppressive ethos and practice. As an IC, their work is focused on promoting consent-forward collaboration and co-creating intimate moments with respect to the boundaries of all involved. Past intimacy credits include Christmas Carol at ACT, 14/48 Projects, Little Women at the Northwest School and Pippin at Virginia Tech. Jordan is a member of PNW Theatrical Intimacy Professionals Collective and currently available for work in the greater Seattle area as well as Los Angeles and New York.
Jordan is an Associate Member of SDC, the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society.
“From the simple flick of a wrist to the wild thrashing of her head, each movement is carefully choreographed and delivered with primal emotion. The result is almost frightening at times.”
– A Differing View, Edinburgh, Scotland
Works
“…visceral choreography captures Medea’s grief-fuelled fury … like a blast of heat from a furnace. As she contorts herself in maddened grief, she’s mesmeric.”
– fest, Edinburgh, Scotland
Awards
Winner: “Innovation Fellowship” (2020) from the Association of Theatre Movement Educators for The Artful Token (Director/Producer) at Virginia Tech.
Honorable Mentions for “Movement Composition”and “Relevant Discourse” for Citizens of Nowhere (Co-Choreographer) at Festival Internacional de Teatro Universitario at Teatro UNAM (2019).
Nominee: “Best Physical Theatre / Dance” (2018) for Butoh Medea (Co-Choreographer) at Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Winner: “Best Physical Theatre” (2015), “Best Choreography” (2014) for Butoh Medea (Co-Choreographer) at United Solo Festival, NYC
Josephine Abady Award for Excellence in Directing, Syracuse University (2011)