Gretchen Jones
Gretchen Jones can be seen just about anywhere on the dance scene in Northeast Louisiana. in addition to operating Lg dance studio, she is on faculty at the Linda Lavender School of Dance and louisiana tech university, where she teaches academic classes as well as the ground-breaking music and movement class designed to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease. Most recently, she has been promoted to artistic director of twin city ballet company.
Gretchen received her dance training primarily from Linda Ford along with Master Class training from elite instructors from all over the world. As a performer with TCB Gretchen has appeared in countless ballets, and has performed roles such as The Sugar Plum Fairy and The Dew Drop Fairy in the nutcracker, as well as soloist in original works by choreographers Amelie Hunter, Kelli Barclay, and Joe Istre.
While attending Louisiana Tech University, ultimately earning her Master's of Science degree, Gretchen was a regular on the LA Tech stage. Her theatre credits include Anything Goes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Bye Bye Birdie. She also worked as choreographer with ULM's production of Jesus Christ Superstar and over ten musicals for ruston theatre community. Gretchen has been the recipient of numerous choreography awards. Gretchen has been seen performing at such esteemed events as the International Ballet Competition, Regional Dance America's National Festival, and many regional dance festivals, pageants, charity and other gala events. Her teaching has taken her to various locales, serving as guest teacher in several states including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Florida and Mississippi.
Gretchen feels privileged to serve north Louisiana's artistic community by working with such great students, colleagues, and organizations. Gretchen and her husband, Tram are the proud parents of an adorable red-haired daughter named Charlotte. The Jones' are happy to call Ruston their home.
