Jaime Endreny leads the school as Executive Director, having joined in 2015 after a wide range of experiences leading arts organizations. Jaime’s vision for JLDC is to expand its reach while continuing the school’s traditions. As you enter the halls of JLDC’s state-of-the-art facility you’ll be greeted by the historic photo gallery that she curated.

Prior to joining JLDC, Jaime served as Executive Director of The Center for Architecture Foundation, New York for six years where she created Arts programs for over 5000 New York City school age children each year. She held previous positions with NYC Clifford Ross Studio, the Brooklyn Arts Council and Providence CityArts Council. Jaime is a graduate of Colby College and New York University, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with an MPA in Arts Management.

Jaime began her training with her mom, Joanne at JLDC and continued at Concord Academy under Richard Colton and Amy Spencer, former members of Twyla Tharp Dance. Jaime continued her dance training at Colby spending summers in NYC at Alvin Ailey School for intense training in ballet and modern. Her daughter Livia now represents the third generation of JLDC dancers in the family.