Member since: 2023

Home studio: Excel Dance Centre

Jaidin joined YDI in 2023 for season eleven and this is their 2nd year with the company. They have been dancing since the age of three, and currently dance at Excel Dance Centre in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jaidin trains in all of the styles that Excel offers and has been a part of their Performance Company since 2019. They are also part of both Excel's pre-professional programs, XLR8 and Xpressions. Through these programs, they’ve had the opportunity to take classes with and perform pieces by various guest teachers and choreographers such as Seyong Kim, Angel Sutton, Phoebe Rohrer, Jesse Hoisington, Shelby Bensinger, and Ashlie Roth to name a few. Jaidin has played multiple roles in Excel’s production of the Nutcracker and is performing the role of Hot Chocolate this upcoming December. Jaidin is a part of the National Honors Society of Dance Arts and is also part of the Rising Teachers Program at Excel. Through YDI they have had the honor of working with artists such as Kaitlyn Pollock, Kelsey Paschich, Kate Myers, Bonnie O'Rourke, and Rowan Janusiak. They are thrilled to start their second year with Young Dancers Initiative for season twelve!