Jared Redick

Jared Redick, Assistant Dean of Ballet at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), is a distinguished dance educator and administrator with a career spanning prestigious institutions globally. He graduated from UNCSA's high school ballet program in 1989 and has taught at the Royal Danish Ballet School, Houston Ballet School, Yale University, and others. At UNCSA, he directs the acclaimed annual production of The Nutcracker, recognized by Dance Teacher Magazine, and organizes the Festival of North Carolina Dance.

• Education: Trained under renowned instructors at Mikhail Baryshnikov’s School of Classical Ballet, School of American Ballet, UNCSA, and Conservatory Ballet.
• Career Highlights: Guest Ballet Master for Houston Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Finnish National Ballet; certified in ABT National Training Curriculum, Level 7; former Soloist with Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet.

His research interests focus on ballet pedagogy, classical and contemporary performance techniques, and youth dance education. Redick contributes to artistic excellence through masterclasses and adjudication for the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP).

Awards & Honors:

• National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts award for exceptional artistic achievement
• Associate Fellow at Pierson College, Yale University

Redick’s work emphasizes collaborative dance education, innovative choreography, and fostering emerging talent through rigorous training frameworks.