S.O.U.L Ballroom
Overview
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I graduated from Barry University with a Bachelors in Fine Arts specializing in Dance Theatre in 2012. I have been dancing since the age of two. As an entrepreneur, I have created a company that expresses my inner love, my SOUL (Speaking Our Unexplained Language through Art) Movement. I have choreographed dances for weddings, birthdays, kid events, etc. The dances I teach are Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, West Coast Swing, Swing, Viennese Waltz (ballroom dancing), modern jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and Latin dancing (Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, Rumba).
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Reviews
10 reviews
Jessica
September 29, 2025Best Experience by Far
For my daughters Quinceañera we hired Jay. From the first practice all the way to the day of the event Jay was very attentive, communicated so well with the kids and the kids loved her. It was 4 couples to 5 including my daughter in her court. My daughter and I were so impressed with the dances she teached them. It was all great. Definitely kept her guests hyped during the whole performance. The waltz she teaches them was beautiful. Some of the boys really didn’t know how to dance but Jay worked with them and she had so much patience and we were all impressed with how the boys just hit it off the day of the performance. They did so well I was very happy. Jay is one person in the process of the event who really came through. So Thank you Jay for your hard work, dedication, patience and for some amazing dances.
Hired as: Choreographer
Sherese M.
July 14, 2025Fantastic!!!!
S.O.U.L Ballroom is the best. Great personality, very professional, easy to follow. They helped make our event a great success.
Hired as: Dance Instructor
S.O.U.L Ballroom
Thank you lots Sherese for this review!!! I truly appreciated working with you :)
Crystal C.
May 21, 2025Exactly what I was looking for and more!
Jay from SOUL Ballroom was the exact type of dance instructor I was looking for and more! My primary goal was to feel more comfortable dancing and moving naturally, and her energy and personality were the perfect match for what I needed to feel encouraged and empowered to try new moves. She made the steps simple and easy to learn while also creating a fun and supportive environment. I absolutely plan to use SOUL Ballroom again whenever I need a dance instructor.
Hired as: Choreographer, Dance Instructor
S.O.U.L Ballroom
Awww! Thank you oh so much for the review. Genuinely appreciate it. Definitely hope to work with you in the future! Stay amazing 🤩
Johanna T.
March 5, 2025Member Event
SOUL Ballroom is an amazing dance instructor! Their energy was absolutely infectious, keeping everyone engaged and making the entire experience so much fun. They created a welcoming and lively atmosphere that had all the members enjoying themselves from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic dance experience!
Hired as: Dance Instructor
Theresa O.
September 14, 2024If you're looking for a choreographer, look no further!
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jay for my daughter's sweet sixteen. From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient and kind with the entire court and accommodating to our schedule.
Jay is wonderful teacher, and she was prompt, reliable and made this experience stress free. Her positive energy was contagious, and she created a fun and enjoyable learning environment for all of the kids.
I cannot recommend Jay enough. If you're looking for a dance instructor who is patient, kind, and truly cares about her students, look no further. She helped to make my daughter's sweet sixteen a truly unforgettable experience.
Hired as: Choreographer
S.O.U.L Ballroom
OMG!! Thank you oh so much :) this means soooo much and I genuinely appreciate you and I appreciate you selecting my service! It was truly amazing and beyond fun working with you and the court!!!!!
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up - dependent upon type of service
Languages: English, Spanish
What to expect
You will experience a variety of skilled talents that was pursued over the years, from modern jazz to the elegance and grace of Ballroom and Latin dancing. You will be blown away with the unique style that I teach and dance when the music plays. I consider my voice to be expressed from the movement of what my body feels when the music touches my soul, the stage is my canvas, and the audience are there to read my story.
About
Jaymesa Michie began her talents at the age of 2. Her training began at the YMCA in Silver Spring, MD. For 12 years she was trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Modern dance. Attended Barry University in Miami, FL, where she received her BFA specializing in Dance Theatre. Through her college years, she became part of the O' shea Couture Modeling Troupe, INTuition Dance Troupe, part of the choir at Elizabeth City State University and selected as a vocalist for the ECSU ensemble. She then transferred to Barry University and then became part of BURDE Dance Company (soloist for certain pieces) under Yvonne Goodridge, Barry University Dance Team, Barry University Cheerleading Squad, and Opulent Image Models, Inc.
She then took her talents to New York, NY. For two years, she was trained under Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Broadway Dance Center. She then became part of The Brooklyn Cyclones Dance Team, Brooklyn Bolts Dance Team, and the ChoreoJoey Project. If she wasn’t dancing, she was teaching others how to dance Hip Hop and Modern Dance (Fit4life NYC and Dancing Classrooms) and then became introduced to Ballroom dancing.
Moved back to Maryland and became part of the Dance Institute of Washington Dance Camp as well as a ballroom dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Center in Silver Spring, MD. She also became a finalist for the Washington Wizards Dance Team, Nominee of Miss Maryland USA 2013, part of the Baltimore Fashion Week 2017, New York Fashion Week 2017 and Stomp the Runway 2017. Since she enjoyed writing as well, she became fond with writing poetry where one of her poems was selected to be published in a book called “Stars in our Hearts”. She enjoys teaching others how to build self- love and enjoy the craft that they’re in.
Additional booking notes
PLEASE answer the following questions before receiving a quote:
- Do you have a budget?
- When did you want to begin rehearsals?
- What is your dance selection (salsa, bachata, merengue, etc.)?
- How frequently would you like the classes (once a month, once a week, bi-weekly, etc.)?
- What is the duration of your dance selection (5min., 10min., etc.)?
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2025
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Odenton, MD
September 2025
27
Saturday
Quinceañera
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Vienna, VA
July 2025
12
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
June 2025
27
Friday
Camp Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Great Falls, VA
March 2025
22
Saturday
Private Lesson
1:00pm - 2:00pm
01
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
January 2025
10
Friday
Convention/Trade Show
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Upper Marlboro, MD
November 2024
12
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
August 2024
03
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Bowie, MD
June 2024
07
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Hyde Park, NY
07
Friday
Quinceañera
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
March 2024
23
Saturday
Quinceañera
5:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
September 2019
07
Saturday
Graduation
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Corona, CA
August 2018
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Washington, DC
July 2018
30
Monday
Wedding Reception
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Glen Burnie, MD
March 2018
31
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Wilmington, DE
11
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Beltsville, MD