jalila Jones

Jalila Jones was born in New York, NY. She began her dance training at a very young age, studying several techniques at the Alvin Ailey American Dance School. She completed the Independent Study Program under the professional division at The Ailey School. She also trained at several schools in New York City including Broadway Dance Center, Peridance Capezio Center, and Steps on Broadway, studying closely under the instruction of Sharon Wong, Robert Atwood, Roberta Mathes, Earl Mosley, Ronald K Brown, and Alfred Gallman. She later was invited to be a soloist for the Alfred Gallman Dance Company, a modern/contemporary dance troupe, touring the United States, East Coast. She also performed with several Musical artists such as, Jennifer Hudson, Patti Labelle, and Ashford and Simpson. Jalila began choreographing, and teaching dance in 2005 to adults and children at Bergen Performing Arts Center in NJ, and Perry Dance Studios in NYC, and is also the rehearsal director for the Teaneck Terpsichorean Dance Company. Always passionate about combining dance and fitness together, she became dance cardio certified, with her first class at HBO Corporate offices. From there she became certified in Zumba and Barre, teaching at several locations throughout New York City and North Jersey. Jalila truly believes in creating and instructing workouts that are not only enjoyable, but also effective. Because of her passion for helping people reach their personal health goals, she is now a full time instructor at pPhysique 57 in Dubai. She is elated to be sharing her love for dance, health, and fitness with the amazing community around the world.