JC Burnett-Gordon

J.C. De’ Marko V. Burnett-Gordon, from Nashville, TN, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Theater & Communications, and a minor in Dance, and also holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Dance Education from the University of Memphis.  JC has worked for Metro Nashville Public School in Davidson County, and has served in leadership roles including the National Dance Week Foundation Ambassador for the State of Tennessee, chartered and sponsored the National Honor Society for Dance Art for three different high schools, and the Tennessee Educators Association.  He is a Master’s Candidate for Education in Curriculum & Instruction for Secondary Schools with an emphasis of Physical Education from Tennessee State University, and a Masters of Arts Candidate for Arts in Medicine from the University of Florida. JC is also the CEO & CFO of the Dare 2 D.R.E.A.M. Foundation 501c3 Nonprofit Organization where the Mission Statement is to plant a seed for individuals to grow within the arts through Creative & Professional Development, Artistic Expression, Education, Scholarship and Mentorships. Currently, JC is pursuing a Master of Arts in Dance Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.