Adrienne D. Jackson was born and raised in Durham, NC and began dancing jazz, ballet and tap. She “grew up” in West African dance with Alayanfé, “the chosen ones”, directed by Dr. Chuck Davis in North Carolina from 8-16 years old. Jackson was introduced to modern and contemporary dance by Lara Hamblen at Jordan High School.

In 2000, she expanded my study with Becca Lemme at Lou Conte Dance School in Chicago; Nick Owens of Kenyetta Dance Company in Indianapolis; and Nicki Springer of Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre in Chicago.

In the community, Jackson served as Assistant Artistic Director of Iibada Dance Company for 1 season, directed by Sabra Logan, before performing for 5 seasons with Kenyettá Dance Company. In 2006, she served as choreographer and teacher for The Moving Company at IUPUI for 15 years.

Adrienne Jackson planted a dance ministry at Mt. Nebo Church and currently serves as leader in movement arts in worship at Mount Pleasant Church. In 2013, she founded Create Freedom Arts Projects. Soon after, she began teaching contemporary for Performer’s Edge until the pandemic. Jackson has been on staff at Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy since 2013 as well.