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COMPANY
Jameelah Rahman
Company Member
Jameelah Rahman is a talented dancer and choreographer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She first began her dance, theatre and capoeira journey at Rainey Institute. She is a graduate from Cleveland School of the Arts and was a participant in All-City dance ensemble, and Errin Ministries. She has trained and performed at conferences such as International Blacks in Dance and has been a part of theatrical productions Leap of Faith, Black Nativity, and Aida. She has worked at Open Doors Academy and served as lead artist for Transformative Arts Fund project "All Our Babies."
Lafonshey Jones
Lafonshey Jones is a Alumni of the Cleveland school of the Arts. With a passion ignited at a
young age. She has dedicated the past decade to mastering the art of dance. From Tap,
classical ballet , modern , African dance to contemporary fusion, She has honed her skills
through rigorous training and performance experiences. With a graceful presence and
impeccable technique, She captivated audiences with her expressive movements and dynamic
storytelling on stage. Lafonshey continues to evolve as an artist, pushing boundaries and
inspiring others through Her unwavering commitment to the craft of dance.
Samara Steele
Company Manager/Rehearsal Director
Jameelah Rahman is a talented dancer and choreographer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She first began her dance, theatre and capoeira journey at Rainey Institute. She is a graduate from Cleveland School of the Arts and was a participant in All-City dance ensemble, and Errin Ministries. She has trained and performed at conferences such as International Blacks in Dance and has been a part of theatrical productions Leap of Faith, Black Nativity, and Aida. She has worked at Open Doors Academy and served as lead artist for Transformative Arts Fund project "All Our Babies."
Kailyn Mack
Company Member
Kailyn Mack is a Cleveland native and proud alumna of the Cleveland School of the Arts. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Wright State University.
Kailyn is widely recognized for her role in Karamu House’s production of Black Nativity, where she consecutively portrayed the lead role of Mary. She also served as Assistant to the Choreographer for Karamu House’s production of A Motown Christmas, performed at Playhouse Square.
As a passionate educator and artist, Kailyn currently serves as a dance teacher for CMSD, while also working as a teaching artist and choreographer throughout the city of Cleveland, including with Karamu House, The Diamond MVMT and Lyndhurst School District. She also proudly serves as the Director of Operations for The Diamond MVMT, where she continues to help cultivate excellence in young artists.
Amber Thornton
Company Member
Jameelah Rahman is a talented dancer and choreographer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She first began her dance, theatre and capoeira journey at Rainey Institute. She is a graduate from Cleveland School of the Arts and was a participant in All-City dance ensemble, and Errin Ministries. She has trained and performed at conferences such as International Blacks in Dance and has been a part of theatrical productions Leap of Faith, Black Nativity, and Aida. She has worked at Open Doors Academy and served as lead artist for Transformative Arts Fund project "All Our Babies."
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