Jamie Rae Walker began dancing soon after she could walk in her hometown of Levittown, PA. As a young dancer she performed with American Repertory Ballet while extensively studying ballet and Graham techniques. She continued her training at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and during that time was awarded a scholarship by Violette Verdy. Upon graduating high school, Ms. Walker was invited by Edward Villella to join Miami City Ballet, where she performed corps, soloist and principal roles in Balanchine and Taylor repertoire for seven years. An intuitive pull to return north and explore the possibilities in New York immediately led her to becoming part of the original cast of Twyla Tharp’s Broadway show Movin’ Out, while simultaneously studying on full scholarship at the Taylor School. Ms. Walker joined the Paul Taylor Dance Company and over sixteen years later, took her final bow at Lincoln Center in November of 2019. In addition to traveling, performing and teaching around the world, she danced in the 2018 feature film The Chaperone, choreographed by John Carrafa. During her performing career, Ms. Walker continued her education with Penn Foster College, first for Interior Design, followed by a Certificate in Fitness and Nutrition. Her passion continues in teaching ballet technique, modern dance and as a stager of Paul Taylor repertory while bringing the holistic benefits of a healthy, beautifully designed life to her communities.