Hanifa Jackson is a Philadelphia Pennsylvania native. Her formal dance training includes Philadanco!, Pennsylvania Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Ballet Hispanico and she holds a B.F.A. from The Juilliard School. She was last seen in Las Vegas dancing in MYSTERE by Cirque Du Soleil as a principal character, and on Broadway performing with The Lion King. Xtend Barre is her latest film project where streaming videos are available. Hanifa has taught at major universities, adjudicated at national dance competitions, as well as dance schools across the country. She also coaches and choreographs for acro gymnastics as well as train rhythmic gymnast Ballet. Jaxan’s Twinkle Toes “The Big Day” is her first children’s book as a published author and is ecstatic about sharing it with you. Please visit The Ballet Café to find out more about her growing dance program, private lessons, online coaching and more. Thank you for sharing the spotlight with me. You can find me at… Hanifajackson.com (website) and @theballet_cafe_lasvegas (instagram).