JoAnn Scott

Hi! My name is JoAnn Scott, a Los Angeles native with over 24 years of dance training, performance, and teaching experience. I was professionally trained at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, where I studied under Debbie Allen’s mentorship for over 10 years in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, African, acro, heels, and musical theater.

Throughout my career, I’ve performed professionally in television, film, stage productions, music videos, commercials, and live events. Most recently, I was featured in the Netflix documentary Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. My professional credits also include appearances on BET, ESPN, TNT, and Lifetime, as well as performances alongside artists including Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Chris Brown, and Stevie Wonder.

Teaching and mentorship have always been a major part of my passion for dance. I have experience teaching competitive and recreational dancers ages 3–18, including serving as a competitive instructor at Legacy Dance Complex. My goal is to create a positive, disciplined, and inspiring environment where dancers can grow both technically and creatively.

I also previously served as the Artistic Director of Altoona Dance Theatre, where I supported programming, choreography, training, and artistic development. I’ve also had the opportunity to teach dance in South Korea, working with dancers from diverse backgrounds and training styles.

After relocating to Maryland last year and briefly stepping away from teaching, I’m excited to reconnect with the dance community and share my experience, knowledge, and passion with the next generation of dancers.