Jared Brunson

Florida Dance Theatre
BalletX
Ballet Memphis: Principal
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Pennsylvania Ballet: Guest
Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Jared Brunson is a Saint Petersburg, FL native and received his initial training in West African song, music, and dance from Jai Hinson and Baba Chuck Davis. Brunson began his early training with DunDuDole Urban African Ballet and continued his training with Suzzanne Pomerantzeff and Michael Sheridan, garnering scholarships to Boston Ballet, The Rock School, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, among others. Professionally, Brunson has worked for Florida Dance Theatre, BalletX, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and as a guest artist at the Pennsylvania Ballet and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Brunson performed with Ballet Memphis as a principal for four seasons. Dance Magazine, The New York Times, and many local publications have given praise for his performances in the mid-south and abroad. Outside of dance and theater, Brunson is an award-winning musician. He is currently a dancer with Complexions Contemporary Ballet.