Haley-Jo Poh (they/he)
Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Tap
Mx Jo is a dancer, teacher, performer, and choreographer born and raised in Midlothian, VA. Jo started their humble beginnings at a studio around the age of two. And with that, his love for dance began to sprout. They attended Thomas Dale High School where he participated in the Specialty Center Dance Program. After graduating in 2019, they later went on to continue their dance education. He soon graduated in May of 2023 with a BA in dance from James Madison University. During their time in school, he was very active in performance, choreography, technique, and teaching. Working under many esteemed professors and guest artists such as: Ryan Corriston, Cynthia Thompson, Matt Pardo, Fran Kirmser, and Tiffanie Carson to name a few. Jo has such a passion for choreographing and has had many works featured in student showcases while in college. He also had the opportunity to act as an Associate Co-Director of the First Year Dance Ensemble at JMU. In this position, Jo and a classmate, set work on half of the first year students each semester. Alongside choreographing, they crafted their teaching technique and graduated with a teaching philosophy of “anyone can dance!”
A quick fun fact about Jo is that they have a dog named Mama, and a cat named Misa. They
are very excited to be a part of the Arts in Motion team and hope to bring light, laughter, and
movement into your children's lives, one class at a time.
