Jinah Parker

Jinah Parker is a multi-faceted artist, educator, and wellness practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Dance Education from New York University, a B.A. in Dance from the University at Buffalo (Phi Beta Kappa), and currently working on a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. Her work hailed as “passionate and necessary” by the New York Times, is integrative combining dance and wellness. This can be seen in her most recent creation, “SHE, a Choreoplay,” a dance and theatrical performance that focuses on ending violence against women and girls, healing, and empowerment. “With ‘SHE,’ Jinah Parker triumphs Over A Culture that Abuses Women” (The Village Voice) and extends beyond the stage with interactive conversations and educational tools. Embracing lifelong learning to enhance her work, Jinah received a license in Neuro Linguistic Programming under the teaching of Jeffrey V. Noble and co-founder Richard Bandler. Additionally, she is trained as an energy medicine practitioner and utilizes sound healing, meditation, and breathwork. Jinah now works with clients one on one in her private coaching practice while integrating these tools within her artistic residencies. Jinah’s work also includes teaching dance and performing internationally while receiving generous accolades and support from well-known artists such as V (Eve Ensler), creator of The Vagina Monologues;” actress and best-selling author Gabrielle Union; in addition, to support from NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill, Elle magazine, and The National Organization of Women.