Drew Jaussaud (@djaussaud) is a performer, choreographer, and arts administrator. He earned his AA in dance performance from Casper College and a BFA in theater and dance from the University of Wyoming. As booking and touring manager for Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, he coordinated international tours for DanceMotion USA, a program of the U.S. Department of State, bringing cross-cultural diplomacy through dance to Mongolia and South Korea. He also coordinated a tour to France showcasing the works of modern-dance pioneer Alwin Nikolais and planned performance education and outreach initiatives across the U.S. Additionally, he has worked in development offices for music and dance organizations alike, raising critical monies to pay artists and further their missions.
As an administrator, Drew has collaborated with Ballet West, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. As a performer and choreographer, he has made guest appearances with Salt Lake City’s Municipal Ballet Co.