About Jenai

Collaborations

NEWS

Moviemagic Hello. I am in Ohio making movies.
My feature documentary, Thinking On Their Feet: Women of the Tap Renaissance, is now underway as part of my final MFA project at The Ohio State University. Please click the title for more information.

GIGS!

Solo7

My performance hiatus is over! I have some very special gigs this spring and I hope you can come.                                                                                                                            

April 27 @ Dick's Den w/ Honk Wail and Moan
May 9 @ Rumba Cafe for CM2 fundraiser; 5-9pm
May 10 @ The Riffe Center's Capitol Theatre for Columbus Cares/Dancers Responding to AIDS; 7pm
June 27-29 @ Comfest. More details coming soon.

Cuba

Alberto_001 Here is a short video reaction to my trip to Cuba. It was made for an art class taught by Dan Shellenbarger. Thanks to David, Dorothy, Dayna, Melissa, and Lynn for the additional photos; Joe Krygier for the use of his music, "Pangea"; Jaclyn Thompson for her camera talents and love of feet close-ups. click here to view movie (1min/15MB)

Interviews

Here are some clips of interviews I have conducted over the past few months.  These are merely excerpts of larger clips to be assembled into a full-length documentary.
Ayo1Ayodele Casel: Ayo Inspired



Brendarules_1Brenda Bufalino: Three Rules



Ncyte_1The North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble: Comparing Styles




Sarah1_2Sarah Petronio: So Many Steps



Ayo2Ayodele Casel: What's Wrong With These People?