09/25/2026
Spotlight on Our Executive Director š
Before leading Education In Dance & The Related Arts, Dr. Jo G. Frederiksen, built a lifelong career as a professional dancer, choreographer, educator, and arts advocate.
Jo earned her Ed.D. in Art and Art Education from Columbia University, specializing in early aesthetic movement and dance development, and her M.F.A. in Dance from Sarah Lawrence College.
She has performed professionally with companies including Detroit Dance Collective, Big Wave/NYC, Cherry Creek Theatre, and Sullivan Dance Project.
Jo has also taught at numerous colleges and universities, including Wayne State, Oakland University, St. Johnās, and Fordham. Most recently, Jo choreographed and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
This fall, weāre taking a look back at some special moments from Joās career in danceācelebrating the artistry and passion for movement that have shaped her journey and continue to inspire her work at EID today.
