ARTISTIC BIOGRAPHY
Jaami Waali, (pronounced Jay-Me Wall-Lee) considers herself an artist in most aspects of her life. She is a painter, designer and dancer. Miss Waali has been a painter since her early years as a child and has been developing her love for the arts ever since. She currently holds a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts and Dance from San Diego State University and is currently completing her Masters Degree in Dance at California State University Long Beach.
Her paintings are a mixture of realism and surrealism. She enjoys taking the human form and distorting it and then placing this form in nature or in a natural setting. She believes that as a race, we humans are part of nature, but tend to forget how much it is closely linked to us and how much we affect it. It’s very similar to a relationship; you get what you give. We are destroying the very thing that keeps us alive. Miss Waali supports all efforts to recycle and conserve. She strives on taking responsibility for her actions to the most of her knowledge and ability.
Originally from Seattle, Jaami, a seemingly outgoing and spirited individual, has a somewhat dark influence from her earthly Seattle surroundings and stemming from her Finnish background as well. She has always used her art to express herself in ways that she couldn’t while growing up. Through painting or dancing, Miss Waali creates art that allows her to release her frustrations and learn from her realizations. For onlookers, it inspires, amuses, relates and entertains. In addition to teaching dance and painting, she also has a history of ten years working in the social services field, providing care to youths, at risk teens, adults with developmental disabilities and seniors.
Jaami has art experience in commission work, murals, teaching classes, and making artistic signs for a large company in Los Angeles. She has since had one solo art show, seven group art shows, and participated in one live art show. She plans to expand her art to the public in the near future! Be on the lookout!!!
DANCE BIOGRAPHY
Jaami Waali, originally from Washington State, has been dancing since the age of 9, beginning with jazz and ballet. She began studying hip hop at the age of 14, and soon organized a school dance team at her high school. After she graduated, she joined AmeriCorps National Service and founded an after school hip hop dance program for teens, to help address the rising teen crime rate. She then moved to San Diego specifically to dance in the San Diego State University dance program. Wanting to dance more, she began teaching hip hop at local gyms and dance studios throughout San Diego. In 2003, she founded Kruciaal Element Hip Hop Dance Troupe where she directs, choreographs, and organizes numerous performances in San Diego and Los Angeles County. Jaami has danced with Fusion Force Dance Company, Urban FX Dance Company, and Funkanometry San Diego. She has been represented by Dorothy Day Otis Dance Agency, and currently holds representation with Bloc Agency. Jaami has a Bachelors degree in both Fine Arts and Dance from San Diego State University, and is working on her Masters in Dance from California State University Long Beach. Jaami has performed with performing artists Anisha Nicole, La Rain, Jason Brown, Tawny Heath, and Juice, whose hit song was featured on the soundtrack for the motion picture Stomp the Yard. Jaami’s TV credits include San Diego “Rock N' Roll Marathon,” “Salute to Teachers,” and “LA Special.” Jaami was also a featured dancer at “Kel and Friends Afterschool Summer Jam,” “Pandamonium Dance” for DreamWorks’ movie Kung Fu Panda, at Rich’s Hip Hop night, and has judged events such as the Poway High School Air Band Competition.
Jaami’s teaching includes The Neutral Zone and Scriber Lake High School in Washington State through AmeriCorps National Service, Being Fit Fitness Centers, 4 Women Only Fitness Center, K.Y.D.S Inc., Frog’s Club One, Mind Body & Soul Dance Studio, Pure Fitness, Montessori Shir Hashirim Preschool, A Time to Dance Dance Studio, Pacific Arts Dance Studio, Heartlight Aerobics, LA Fitness Center, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Escondido Recreation Department, UTC Ice Town, Culture Shock Dance Center, University of San Diego, San Diego Dance Center, Lil’ Arts, Cheek 2 Cheek, Champion Ballroom, Ballet Center West, Rubio’s Dance Studio, Southwestern Community College, Royal Dance Academy, Step by Step Dance Studio, Academy of Performing Arts, Boogiezone at Focus Dance Center, Dance Consultant for Actresses, Private Lessons, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Quinceńeras (Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz and Salsa), Versant Venture, Rubios Dance Studio, Aztec Recreation Center, San Pasqual Academy, Camp Get Away, San Diego Tech Center, Malashock Dance School, Lakeside Farms Elementary, and Mesa Community College.
Her choreography includes works for Kruciaal Element (KruciaalElement.com), San Diego Civic Dance Association, Candy Inc., X-Force Dance Company, fall concerts for Mesa and Southwestern Community College, Generation F, and for vocal artists such as La Rain, Tawny Heath, who opened for Sean Kingston and Baby Bash, and Jason Brown, who performed with Stevie Wonder and John Legend. Aside from dancing, Jaami has over 10 years experience in social services where she has worked with youths from 2-18, adults with both physical and developmental disabilities and seniors. Jaami is very grateful for her wonderfully unique family and friends who have always loved and supported her; they have taught her optimism and laughter. She hopes to spread her love for life and dance to as many people as she can!
CONTACT: Jaami Waali 619-322-1015 or Jaamiw@netzero.net
Available for choreography, private lessons, birthday parties,
professional
performances and more!
You know you want to learn how to do Hip Hop!
What better way than to take classes?
Jaami's Hip Hop classes are designed to give you an intense full body work-out.
You will improve your ability to execute body isolations, move to specific beats
in the music, increase your hip hop vocabulary and challenge your stamina and strength.
Most importantly, her classes are high energy and fun! Dancing has proved to be an
incredible stress reliever and mind energizer. Come and listen to your favorite Hip
Hop and R&B music, learn new steps and dance!
CLASSES:
MONDAY:
San Diego Tech Center - 1:00pm (Beg. Cardio Hip Hop - Adult)
Must be a member to participate!
www.maguireproperties.com/SanDiegoTechCenter/index.php
9755 Scranton Road San Diego, CA. 92121
(858) 875-7919
Malashock Dance - 4:30pm (Beg. Hip Hop - Teen/Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.malashockdance.org
2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 260-1622
Step by Step Dance Studio - 8:30pm (Int. Hip Hop - Teen)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sbsd.info
16955 Bernardo Oaks Drive San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6652
TUESDAY:
Mesa Community College - 12:45pm (Int. Hip Hop - Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sdmesa.sdccd.cc.ca.us
7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA. 92111
(619) 388-2600
Southwestern Community College - 4:30pm (Beg.- Adv. Jazz - Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sdccd.edu
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Southwestern Community College - 5:50pm (Beg.- Adv. Hip Hop - Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sdccd.edu
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
WEDNESDAY:
Music and the Mirror Ballet Center West - 6:15pm (Teen Hip Hop)
Must Enroll!
www.musicandthemirror.com
1619 W Lewis Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 692-1461
THURSDAY:
Mesa Community College - 12:45pm (Int. Hip Hop - Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sdmesa.sdccd.cc.ca.us
7250 Mesa College Drive San Diego, CA. 92111
(619) 388-2600
Southwestern Community College - 4:30pm (Beg.- Adv. Jazz - Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sdccd.edu
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Southwestern Community College - 5:50pm (Beg.- Adv. Hip Hop - Adult)
Must enroll to participate!
www.sdccd.edu
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
FRIDAY:
Royal Dance Academy - 4:30pm (Int. Hip Hop - Youth)
Must enroll to participate!
www.royaldanceacademy.com
3880 Valley Centre Drive Suite 209
San Diego, CA. 92130
(858) 350-9770
Royal Dance Academy - 5:30pm (Beg. Hip Hop - Youth 10-13)
Must enroll to participate!
www.royaldanceacademy.com
3880 Valley Centre Drive Suite 209
San Diego, CA. 92130
(858) 350-9770
Culture Shock Dance Center - 6:30pm (Int. Hip-Hop - Open)
www.cultureshockdancecenter.com
619-299-2110
2110 Hancock Street Suite 200
San Diego 92110
SATURDAY:
Culture Shock Dance Center - 11:30am (Beg. Hip-Hop - Open) www.cultureshockdancecenter.com
619-299-2110
2110 Hancock Street Suite 200
San Diego 92110
SUNDAY:
Academy of Performing Arts - 1:00pm (Beg. Hip Hop - Open)
www.apastudios.com
(619) 282-1884
4580 Alvarado Canyon Road Suite B
San Diego, CA. 92120
PRICES:
Per Class: $14-$19 (Depending on location. Mesa Community College is $25 for 16 wks)
Private Lessons: $65/hr (plus studio rental fees). Reduced rates for 4+ lessons.
Vocal Artist Choreography: Negotiable
Over Sees Work: $175 US Dollars (per Master Class)
Birthday Parties/Corporate Events: $150 per hour.
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