hi I'm jayde
JAYDE SPIEGEL is a dancer, choreographer, and performance artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She spent her formative years competing in regional and national gymnastics before beginning her dance career. While training under Evolve Dance Project, she performed in venues on the Las Vegas Strip as well as Kiel, Germany. Jayde recently graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a BFA in dance. She performed in modern and improvisational works under the mentorship of artists such as Rebecca Lemme, Dolly Sfeir, Keith Johnson, and Rebecca Bryant. These works have been showcased throughout Southern California as well as San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala, in the Connatural Dance Festival. Her solo and ensemble choreography, sound-design, and costume design were awarded by ACDA’s 2023 and 2024 Baja Conferences. Jayde also presents installation work, performance pieces, and writing for Las Vegas gallery spaces and Queer Womens’ showcases. As faculty, she has taught and choreographed for dancers ages 5-18 at Evolve Dance Center, 5th Row Center Performing Arts, and Elevation Studios. Jayde uses her certification in Fashion Design and Construction, and education in graphic, sound, and physical design throughout her dance practice. She strives to meld her interest in varying mediums to create multi-dimensional artistic expressions.
artist statement
As an artist and choreographer, my work explores the intersections of identity, culture, and social dynamics. Rooted in my background in dance, improvisation, and visual design, I blend universal and introspective themes—from gender to memory—through an uncanny and often absurdist lens. By combining natural and surrealist imagery, I aim to engage audiences with complex concepts in a way that feels both approachable and thought-provoking. My work invites reflection while maintaining an element of playfulness, encouraging viewers to connect with underlying themes on their own terms.
My creative process is guided by emotion and intuition, allowing the medium to follow naturally. A single image, phrase, or fleeting thought often anchors my projects, lingering in my mind until I can realize it physically. Movement remains a central pillar of my practice, but it is frequently accompanied by other elements—such as text, props, or fabrication—to create immersive, multidimensional experiences. As a storyteller and worldbuilder, I aim to transform the invisible patterns and dialogues that dominate my thoughts into tangible, resonant works that invite both introspection and engagement.
Deeply committed to fostering safe and inclusive spaces, I view artmaking as a mutual exchange between the creative and the community. This perspective drives me to challenge conventions and queer traditional boundaries in an attempt to reveal authentic and original narratives that resonate across diverse audiences. I see art as a collaborative endeavor, one that thrives on the interplay of personal expression and shared experience. Through my work, I aim to cultivate environments that inspire connection, spark meaningful dialogue, and encourage transformation—reflecting a collective and inclusive artistic vision. By uplifting voices often relegated to the margins, particularly within queer and women’s communities, I hope to contribute to a broader dialogue about art’s capacity to heal, empower, and bring people together.
