Woman with bright orange and yellow hat holding long ribbons in a dance studio.

Josette Young

About the Artist

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Josette Young is a Maryland Wolf Trap-trained Early Childhood teaching artist. She is a teaching artist on the MSAC Roster and a graduate of Performing Arts Industry Essentials. Originally from Panama, she teaches dance classes using Carnival music and the accompanying choreography, allowing children to witness the magnificence of Afro Latinx culture, music, and costume. She feels that she is able to transfer the joy of dance and discovery to children. Her wish is to turn her nostalgia for these traditions into a unique educational opportunity for the youth. The mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain.

Artist Statement

I feel like I am able to transfer the joy of dance and discovery to children. I wish to turn my nostalgia for these traditions into a unique educational opportunity for the youth. The mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain.

Josette Young is a Maryland Wolf Trap Early Childhood teaching artist. Learn more about our Early Childhood programs.

Credentials
  • Maryland Wolf Trap Teaching Artist
  • MSAC Teaching Artist Roster