4/7/15 O&A Profile: Jenelle Figgins- Beauty, Brains and Talent

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Jenelle Figgins is best described as a combination of beauty, brains and talent. The 2014 Princess Grace Awards Winner graduated from SUNY Purchase New York in 2011 after earning a B.F.A. with honors in dance. In her 3rd season with Dance Theatre of Harlem Figgins gets to flex her dramatic muscle in Nacho Duato’s Coming Together.

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Figgins is clearly from an arts gene pool. Her sister Dionne was a member of Dance Theatre of Harlem before the nine-year hiatus. Samantha (sister #2) joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in 2014. And Selena (sister #3) a visual and graphic designer, who Jenelle describes as, “One of the smartest women I know”.

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Out and About NYC Magazine’s Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge sat down with Figgins to discuss the upcoming season and her future plans. Look for Figgins to make a difference both on and off the dance floor. For more information about the 2015 Dance Theatre of Harlem New York season, April 8-11 at New York City Center, or to buy tickets visit dancetheatreofharlem.org. 

To read more about the dancers in the upcoming DTH season click below:
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https://outandaboutnycmag.com/4615-oa-profile-anthony-savoy-accentuating-the-positive/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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