the team
leadership
William Gill, Artistic Director
Joseph Pindelski, Executive Director
Joel Hall, Co-Founder, Artistic Director Emeritus
board of directors
OFFICERS
Katelyn Jones PhD, Chair
Leah O’Riordan, Secretary
Gillian Gorra, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Craig Davis
Marshall Merrick Mitchell
Ashley Leonard
Sara West
Pamela Young
staff
Diamond Warren-Tucker, Program Manager
Emmanuel Ramirez-Hernandez, Ballet Master
Tesseract Business Office Management, Bookeeping
Artistic Fundraising Group, Fundraising Strategy Development
Maud Grauer, Studio Assistant, Development Assistant
Frida Cervantes, Studio Assistant
Monica Burgos, Studio Assistant
joel hall dancers
Brandon Avery
Alana Hawkins
Talia Howard
Dorianne Thomas
Nia Towe
artist in residence
summer apprentices
Madeline Denman
Sekani Jaimevadi
Leanna Lewis
summer trainee company
Marcel Byrd
Madeline Denman
Maud Grauer
Sekani Jaimevadi
Kelsey Lipiner
Maggie MacGoen
TJ Wang
teaching artists
William Gill
Joel Hall
Alana Hawkins
Talia Howard
Julie Matolo
Melissa Metro
Marshall Merrick Mitchell
Joan Oberndorf
Emmanuel Ramirez-Hernandez
Julia Schaeffer
Nina-Rose Wardanian (Noumenon Dance Ensemble)
outreach
JHDC offers dynamic programming for grades K-12, including in-school & virtual classes, field trip programs, assembly presentations, and extracurricular training. JHDC has been honored to work with schools across Chicago, including Children of the Peace Catholic School, LaSalle Language Academy, Saint Ignatius College Prep, and Walter Payton College Prep. JHDC has also performed throughout Chicago schools as a part of Urban Gateways.
To inquire about building a personalized program for your school, contact classes@joelhall.org
healing modalities
JHDC believes in the healing power of movement and the importance of a strong arts community. Through the mindful curation of classes, events, seminars, and accessible opportunities, JHDC is committed to giving our community the tools to heal and grow. Together we are stronger, turning dust into glitter.
medaase
medaase
Medaase means “Thank you” in the Twi language of Ghana. Medaase to the following supporters of Joel Hall Dancers & Center, its programs, and our community.
Medaase to Spacca Napoli Pizzeria and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) for their support of our 2025-2026 Community Class series! Because of their generosity and vision, we were able to provide these classes free for everyone in our community!
Want to support public programs that build community, improve physical health and cultural awareness, and are simply fun? Email info@joelhall.org for more information!
Joel Hall Dancers & Center Community Classes are partially supported by a Neighborhood Access Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.