10/04/2026
We are so excited to introduce our Nutcracker guest choreographer Jaimee Beard
Some of you might recognize her because she taught for Balance a few years back. We love Miss Jaimee!
Jaimee Beard is a versatile artist and educator who brings a depth of experience, impact, and industry connection that extends far beyond what can be captured in a few short paragraphs. She has been in the dance industry for over eighteen years, choreographing, teaching, and serving dancers across multiple states. Jaimee holds two degrees in dance and, with a passion for progressing the arts, has also pursued arts administration—managing events and concerts for nonprofit organizations and launching programs and initiatives within schools and communities.
Jaimee began her dance journey in competitive Irish dance and expanded her training to include jazz, ballet, modern, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, folk, and world dance forms. She has performed in a variety of professional and community projects, including Stadium of Fire, Real Salt Lake, Disneyland, Universal Studios, World Folk Fest, and with the Salt Lake City Sensationals football team. Jaimee has also contributed as Programming Director for SALT Contemporary Dance and launched dance and spirit programs in North Carolina schools, sharing her knowledge with dancers of all ages and abilities.
Based in Utah, Jaimee continues to teach, choreograph, adjudicate, and mentor dancers throughout the state. She is passionate about using dance to build confidence, connection, and empowerment, and draws from her own experiences with mental and physical health challenges to advocate for healthy, joyful, and sustainable dance practices.
We are so excited to have Miss Jaimee choreographing our Nutcracker soloist and specialty groups❤️
