Jerijah West

Jerijah is a native of Englewood, NJ. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. Jerijah started his dance career at the age of 8 years old as a member of Batoto Yetu; and from 2011-2015 served as the company’s Rehearsal Director. His two career highlights include performing Off Broadway and for Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary alongside the late Whitney Houston, Usher, and Mya. He was a company member of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, under the direction of Abdel R. Salaam from 2012-2017. Jerijah is currently a Teaching Artist for Alvin Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs / OPUS Arise. He takes pride in educating our youth and instilling the value of their cultural heritage.