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Naila J. Brown

Performing and Teaching Artist

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Oakland, CA

A Bit About Me

After years of juggling sales work by day and dance by night, I finally made the leap—and fully embraced my path as a professional performer, teaching artist, and choreographer.

This transition has been about more than just switching careers. It’s about choosing alignment. The skills I honed in my previous roles—time management, clear communication, and strategic outreach—still serve me deeply. Now, I use them to build meaningful classes, lead creative processes, and show up fully in rehearsal and on stage.

Through movement, I tell stories, build community, and hold space for growth—mine and others’. Whether I’m performing, teaching, or creating, I bring care, clarity, and purpose to the work.

If you're curious about the intersections of art, healing, and transformation, I’d love for you to follow along. This journey is still unfolding—and there’s so much more to come.

Professional Experience

August 2025 - Present

August 2025

May 2025 

May 2025 - July 2025

April 2025 - Present

August 2024 - Present

July 2024 - Present

Ballet Teacher at Berkeley City Ballet | Teaching Ballet 4 youth and adults once a week. Returning to my roots to foster confidence, artistry, and foundational technical skills along the way. | Berkeley, CA

Assistant Stage Manager for the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival | SF, CA

Debut performance with Urban Jazz Dance Company | Joined UJDC for their closing weekend gallery performances at 836M | SF, CA

Guest Performer with PUSH Dance Company | Joined PUSH for Day 2 of the 2025 Choreofest Tour! | SF, CA

Company Dancer w/ Urban Jazz Dance Company | Berkeley, CA

Ballet Teacher at Piedmont Ballet Academy | Teaching Ballet 1 to youth and adults once a week. Fostering confidence, artistry, and foundational technical skills along the way. | Oakland, CA

Dance Instructor at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center |  Dynamic ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz classes that celebrate each dancer’s unique journey. Blending technical precision with imaginative exploration to support every student’s personal growth and self-expression. | Berkeley, CA

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