December 2004 - Jensyn Oertel

Home: Roselle Park, NJ
Specialties: Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Modern
Years Dancing: 16 years
Age: 18

I have been tap dancing since the age of two and have continued my dance and musical theatre training to present. I am currently a freshman at The Boston Conservatory where I am studying for a BFA in Musical Theatre. Tapping is my favorite form of dance and my passion.

I remember tapping in a tap festival at Lehman College in the Bronx N.Y. in 1998 and watching the famous tap dancer Sandman SIM's perform one of his infamous numbers from stage right. I have also performed on stage with Marion Coles performing the "shim sham."  Both of these experiences were incredible, and I will carry them with me always.

Just this year, I have been invited into The Boston Conservatory's Hoofers group, which performs throughout Boston for promotional events and charities. I am honored and thrilled to be going to Boston Conservatory and to be training with such dance teachers as Joshua Hilberman.

I feel that with my training, I am moving right along with my dream... BROADWAY!