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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

May 2025 - Present

April 2025 - Present

August 2024 - Present

July 2024 - Present

Guest Performer with PUSH Dance Company | Joining PUSH for Day 2 of the 2025 Choreofest Tour!

Dancer with Urban Jazz Dance Company | Final Performance of 836M Gallery Residency, more to come!

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

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.

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