Jarod Boltjes is a dancer/teacher/choreographer based in the Twin Cities who currently dances with Collide Theatrical Dance, and former company James Sewell Ballet. With over 15 years of experience in the performing arts field, Jarod started his training at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, MN and has performed across the United States and Europe in a variety of productions, from concert dance, musical theatre, and commercials. Jarod’s performance style and choreographic inspiration draws on a blend of ballet, modern, and jazz and is inspired by his experiences performing with numerous dance companies throughout the Twin Cities including the current companies listed above, as well as Minnesota Dance Theatre, Saint Paul Ballet, Contempo Physical Dance, and Twin Cities Ballet. In addition to performing, Jarod is committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of performers as he currently assists and directs dance productions, and teaches at Circus Juventas- a circus arts youth program.