Jason Anthony Rodriguez

Jason Anthony Rodriguez is a lecturer in the dance program at Purchase College, State University of New York. A Dominican-American actor and dancer born in New York City's Washington Heights, he is best known for his role as Lamar in FX's Emmy and Golden Globe nominated series 'Pose', where he also served as movement coach for all three seasons. He co-founded Arraygency, a talent agency dedicated to elevating BIPOC, queer, and trans creative talent.

Education:

• BA in Arts Management, Purchase College, 2012

Rodriguez's professional focus centers on dance disciplines including vogue and ballroom culture, alongside acting and performance arts. He has taught vogue internationally across the Dominican Republic, Vienna, and Japan, with his work featured five times in The New York Times. His expertise stems from training under renowned voguer Benny Ninja following a campus screening of 'Paris is Burning'.

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Rodriguez mentors students through his lecturer position in Purchase College's dance program, conducting specialized workshops on vogue and ballroom culture. His industry experience bridges academic instruction with real-world performance, including collaborations with mentors like Associate Professor Emeritus Kevin Wynn and Dorit Koppel.