Jessica Foulkrod
Selling cookies to get to New York
About Jessica
Jessica Foulkrod is a current dance major at Western Michigan University. She began dancing at the age of 4 at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe, Michigan, under the instruction of Gail Choate-Petitt, Melissa Moore, and Karen Keith and studied there for 14 years. During her time at the RRCA Jessica performed in many roles with most recent being the Dew Drop, Flute lead, and Icicle in The Nutcracker, and Swanhilda's friend in Coppelia. Through the years she has also trained with various ballet companies including Gelsey Kirkland Academy, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Butler Ballet, and Ajkun Ballet Theatre. She has studied under many important figures in the ballet community including Gelsey Kirkland, Ted Kivitt, Ashley Bouder, Marek Cholewa, and Rosanna Ruffo. Jessica has also choreographed multiple works showcased at Western Michigan University, Spotlight Studios, and the River Raisin Dance Academy.
The Plan For Cookie Barre
The plan for this company is to always be raising money for something dance related. Whether it be a summer intensive, a master class, or even just paying for dance classes, Jessica will always be raising money towards her dream. And instead of asking for donations, Jessica loves to have the opportunity to bake and earn her money so that everyone can get something out of this business. Cookie Barre's current goal is to raise money to go to the Gelsey Kirkland Academy's ballet summer intensive which takes place in New York City. This website is the first step to this growing business.
Gelsey Kirkland
Jessica is so honored to be accepted into this amazing program. The main thing she loves about Gelsey Kirkland Academy is how much they emphasize and focus on how to incorporate expression and emotion into every ballet step. She is also excited to be working under the instruction of the famous ballerina Gelsey Kirkland who has danced with the best and has been a principal dancer at many famous ballet companies of including the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theater. Jessica is also thrilled to observe and learn from other students from all around the world.