Janice Tomlinson (she/her) was born and raised in the Bronx. She graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a baccalaureate degree in Biology and Dance. In addition, she has a BSN in nursing and also works as a Registered Nurse. Janice has a dance background in hip-hop, West African, reggae, dancehall, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and modern. She also trained and performed abroad in Spain and Switzerland. She has worked with many brilliant artists including legendary B-girl Rokafella, Kwikstep, & the Full Circle Souljahs, Robin Dunn, Doug Varone & Dancers, and Marjani Forté-Saunders.

Janice has presented her own choreographic works at Pregones Theatre, BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, Triskelion Arts, Alvin Ailey Studios, Peridance’s Salvatore Capezio Theater, STEPS on Broadway Studio Theater, and Dance New Amsterdam. 

Ultimately, Janice aims to combine her passions for dance and nursing in order to narrow the gaps in healthcare disparities. She strongly believes dance can be used as a vehicle for change and, along with nursing, she hopes to make a positive impact on the public health system.

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