
JORDAN B.SCATES
THE ARTIST
Jordan B. Scates is a Bay Area choreographer, dancer, educator, creative director, and host. Rooted in Hip-Hop and informed by Jazz, Contemporary, and commercial movement, his work centers musicality, performance quality, artistry, and intentional development.
He began formal training at 15 and studied across Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Virginia, including Monsters of Hip-Hop and KAOS. He teaches youth, pre-professional, and adult dancers throughout Northern California, creating spaces for strong technique, confidence, and individual expression.
SELECTED PERFORMANCE
TEACHING
ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTSTeacher / Choreographer / Creative Director · Tracy, CA
FULL OUT STUDIOSIntermediate / Advanced Choreography · Oakland, CA
LEADERSHIP
MVMT CERTIFIED · FOUNDERYouth development, choreography + mentorship · Est. 2023
ACCORD TRAINING · FOUNDERInt/Adv training in musicality, retention + execution
EDUCATION
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAWMaster of Legal Studies · Business Law · 2026
CAL STATE LOS ANGELESB.S. Criminal Justice · Pre-Law
SELECTED STUDIOS
City Dance SF · On One Studios · In The Groove Studios · Legacy Studios · San Ramon Valley Dance Academy · The Dancer's Institute · Powerhouse Dance Academy · Redefine Studios
TRAINING
Styles: Hip-Hop · Jazz Funk · Afro · Contemporary · Jazz Selected mentors: Antoine Troupe · Ysabelle Capitule · Gabriel Ash · Katie Malooly · Rhapsody James · Charles Williams