Jessica Uher
Jessica Uher joined JAMaROO Kids as a part-time teacher in the summer of 2022 and transitioned into a full-time role in the fall of 2022. Jessica holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in Theatre Arts from Boston University, where she focused her studies on physical acting and ensemble theatre. She also spent an exciting semester at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy studying physical theatre, commedia dell’arte, and clown.
Jessica began choreographing for musical theatre and teaching theatre for children when she was in high school and has worked with Peninsula Youth Theatre and Swivel Arts. She also spent 4summers working with Camp Galileo, making up songs, wearing tutus, and encouraging kids to dream big and make marvelous mistakes.
A lifelong performer and dancer, Jessica has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary dance. Her local performance highlights include 3 years and 3 different roles with San Francisco’s TheSpeakeasy, an immersive1920 theatrical event. In her free time you can find Jessica cooking vegan dinners (with extra garlic, of course), rhinestone costumes, and spending time outside in all of the Bay Area’s gorgeous parks. Jessica loves to move her body as much as possible, and she’s always looking forward to the next pilates, yoga, or dance class! When asked what she loves about teaching for JAMaROO Kids and working with children, Jessica said “I absolutely love creating an environment that offers equal opportunities for learning and play, and I’m inspired by my job daily! Every child in every JAMaROO class teaches something new about joy, honesty, connection, and self-expression, and I’m grateful to soak it all in.” Fun Jessica Facts: Jessica and her partner have “adopted” 4 neighborhood stray cats named Chica, Leche, Keepo, and Ebony, whom they feed daily. Favorite Animal: CatsFavorite Color: robin’s-egg blue Favorite Food: homemade hummus, rainbow chard sautéed with garlic, and ripe white nectarine.