Choreographer, Bolshoi Certified Ballet and Character Teacher, Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor

Jessica Novakovich is an award-winning freelance choreographer, ballet teacher, Pilates instructor and dancer. She is a graduate of the prestigious Akhmedova Ballet Academy under the tutelage of Mme Jacqueline Akhmedova. She developed experience performing both classical and contemporary ballets at Manassas Ballet Theatre. Jessica is an award winning choreographer for solo, duet, trio and ensembles in both character and contemporary styles. With numerous “Best Choreographer” and “Best Choreography Award” along with many awards for commissioned pieces Jessica strives to create individual, personal and innovative works for whom she works with.

Jessica integrates the aesthetics and beauty of neoclassical ballet into her work, reimagining it with an innovative vision. Striving to explore new dimensions, she experiments with form and concepts, employing modern theatrical techniques combined with the classical ballet foundations, neoclassicism, contemporary style, character style, and elements of dramatic theater, emphasizing the power of acting and the soul in her choreography.

Continuing to share her choreographic work, Jessica Novakovich has authored three original contemporary and neo-classical ballets, created many solos, duos, trios and ensembles. She has had the honor of being invited by the World Ballet Arts Grand Prix to choreograph the Gala Ensemble piece for the Niagara Falls Grand Prix Finals, uniting more than 80 dancers together in one project.

Jessica is a Bolshoi Certified Ballet and Character instructor teaching the purity of the Vaganova Ballet Method. For over 5 years she taught at the esteemed Akhmedova Ballet Academy while she gained her certification, and studied the important details and nuances it takes to be a Vaganova teacher. She is also a Mat and Reformer Certified Instructor using her knowledge to teach both dancers and athletes.

Jessica Novakovich strives to ensure that her choreography and teaching captivates, challenges, and leaves a lasting impression on the dancers with whom she works with and the audience.