Precious Jennings
Precious is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and cultivator of connections between heart, spirit, and earth. Her work invites us to honor the landscapes, histories, and communities that shape us while inspiring future generations to embrace creativity and stewardship of the land, She has over 24 years experience as a professional dancer, improviser, and physical acting educator in Chicago. She has had pivotal roles supporting numerous artists through collaborative, long-term processes leading to full-length performances, international tours and collaborative projects. She has led professional and curriculum development for a Chicago-based company, working within Chicago Public Schools, private and charter schools.
She has been on the faculty of Columbia College Chicago’s Theater and Dance Department since 2007 and is a certified Lucid Body© instructor. She was also a 2022 Creative Capital Finalist. Her performance and teaching practices combine improvisation, somatic research, dance, theater, and fiber. She graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and studied Thai Bodywork extensively.
