Creative Leadership
Leading with vision, structure, and intention
CREATIVE DIRECTION · EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP · PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
I lead creative teams, educational platforms, and multi-city programs with clarity, emotional intelligence, and long-range thinking. My work connects vision to execution; shaping not only what people experience, but how the work functions, feels, and lasts.
How I Lead
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I believe strong creative leadership balances intuition with structure.
My approach centers on:
Clear vision paired with thoughtful execution
Emotional intelligence as a leadership essential
Systems that support people, not just outcomes
Cohesion across movement, message, and experience
I value alignment between intention and impact, between leadership and community, and between creative expression and accountability. The goal is not just beautiful work, but work that is sustainable, repeatable, and anchored in integrity.
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My leadership work spans both creative and operational dimensions, often bridging art-making with systems-building.
This includes oversight of:
Creative direction and visual cohesion
Brand identity and narrative development
Tour theming and experiential design
Media teams and content alignment
Educational frameworks and curriculum systems
Mentorship structures and leadership development
In every role, I prioritize clarity, communication, and long-term vision, ensuring ideas are not only strong, but fully supported.
From Vision to Infrastructure
Building Systems That Last
Much of my leadership work happens behind the scenes; translating vision into frameworks, curriculum, and experiences that can grow without losing their intention. Through Miss Andye J LLC, I develop programs that support artistic growth, educator development, mentorship, and community.
MENTORSHIP
MAJ Mentorship
A long-term, personalized mentorship experience supporting dancers as they deepen their artistry, strengthen their confidence, clarify their direction, and build professional readiness.
EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT
TFT Course™
An online professional-development course helping dance educators strengthen their pedagogy, classroom structure, pacing, communication, and long-term sustainability..
INTENSIVE
Be A Bridge
An immersive dance intensive connecting movement, mentorship, and conversation; helping dancers bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.
FOUNDATIONAL PLATFORM
QUEENDomination™
A women-centered movement and leadership platform created to cultivate confidence, community, and connection through training, dialogue, and intentional programming.
Each program begins with the same belief: when structure is sound and leadership is intentional, creativity has room to thrive.
Leadership in Motion
Creative leadership becomes visible in the spaces, systems, and experiences built around the work. These selected projects show how vision is translated into intentional programming, meaningful connection, and lasting impact.
CURRENT PROGRAM · LOS ANGELES · 2026
Be A Bridge at Movement Lifestyle
Selected moments from the June 2026 Be A Bridge intensive at Movement Lifestyle, a two-day experience combining movement, mentorship, reflection, and conversation. The intensive invited dancers to examine not only how they train, but who they are becoming through the process.
EDUCATION IN ACTION
“Big Rings” - CLI Summer Intensive
For CLI Conservatory’s Summer Intensive, I created a two-day mini music-video experience for dancers ages 16–17. Through repeated takes, formation changes, and camera-performance coaching, students learned how choreography shifts from the classroom to the set; building adaptability, collaboration, and confidence throughout the process.
FOUNDATIONAL PLATFORM
QUEENDomination™ Live
QUEENDomination Live brought women together through movement, conversation, and intentional community-building. The recap remains a meaningful example of how I translate a larger vision into an experience where participants feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Leadership in Practice
Across educational and touring environments, my leadership connects creative vision with the systems, communication, and long-range thinking required to carry it forward.
CURRENT LEADERSHIP · 2026–27
CLI Conservatory
Director of Hip Hop
Beginning in Fall 2026, I will serve as Director of Hip Hop and Resident Hip Hop Faculty at CLI Conservatory. The role brings together curriculum development, faculty collaboration, student mentorship, and long-range planning; building a hip hop program that honors cultural foundations while preparing dancers for the demands of a changing industry.
My focus includes:
• Defining curricular vision and learning progression
• Collaborating across faculty and disciplines
• Supporting student development, professionalism, and artistic identity
• Connecting hip hop foundations with contemporary industry application
• Building systems that create clarity, consistency, and room for growth
SELECTED PREVIOUS LEADERSHIP
Monsters Dance
Former Creative Director
During my tenure as Creative Director at Monsters Dance, my work expanded beyond teaching and choreography into shaping the brand’s creative and experiential identity across a nationwide tour.
My work included:
• Visual identity and tour theming
• Website design and digital experience
• Merchandise concepts and brand consistency
• Faculty and media-team alignment
• Event cohesion across multiple cities
The role required balancing creative vision with logistical precision and aligning multiple teams around one clear experience. The goal was consistency without erasing the individuality of the faculty and dancers who gave the tour its identity.
Who I Partner With
I partner with organizations, institutions, brands, creative teams, and founders who value clarity, thoughtful collaboration, and work designed for long-term impact.
THIS WORK IS A STRONG FIT FOR:
Dance & Performing Arts Organizations
Creative direction, programming, and experience design for conventions, events, and movement-based organizations.
Educational Institutions & Training Programs
Curriculum strategy, faculty alignment, student experience, and long-range program development.
Brands & Creative Teams
Concept development, creative systems, and experiential direction that connect a clear idea across every touchpoint.
Founders & Mission-Driven Leaders
Strategic advising for leaders building community-centered programs, platforms, and initiatives.
“Creative leadership isn’t about control, it’s about coherence.
It’s about building spaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to do their best work.”
Ready to Move from Vision to Execution?
If you’re building a program, experience, team, or creative initiative that needs clarity and intentional leadership, let’s talk about what the work requires.
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS