I’m Jessee Leigh Robinson, a NYC–based performer, choreographer, and teacher. I grew up in Los Angeles training in a wide range of dance styles, where I found a deep love for and early recognition in tap dance. Since moving to New York, I’ve continued to expand my artistry, recently diving into Lindy Hop, vernacular jazz, singing, and pursuing acting through improv training with The PIT NYC. I’m an alumna of The School at Jacob’s Pillow Tap Dance Program and the Creating in Jazz Program, as well as Dance Lab New York’s Tap Dance and Rooted in Jazz Labs.

I currently work with Sole Defined, a company focused on tap dance, body percussion, and sand dance. I have also worked as a performer in a variety of concert and festival settings in NYC and beyond including: The Joyce Theater (Anthony Morigerato), New York City Center and Dance Africa Dallas(Sole Defined), 92NY and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem (Lisa LaTouche), and the Stompology Jazz Festival (LaTasha Barnes). I’ve also been part of pre-production processes for Wonderful Town at NYCC Encores! (Ayodele Casel), Jelly’s Last Jam at NYCC Encores! (Dormeshia), and Anything Goes at The Muny (Jared Grimes).

As a performer, I’m especially seeking solo improvisational opportunities and collaborations with live musicians in spaces such as jazz clubs and music venues. I’ve recently performed a solo improvisational set at 54 Below. I am currently unrepresented and seeking agency representation.

As a choreographer, I’m currently developing a full-length work that explores the rhythmic, physical, and cultural intersections between Tap dance and Breaking. Through the work of “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” I am Works & Process residency artist for the upcoming season. In 2026, I presented this work at Future Dance Festival (92NY), Ladies in the Shoe (92NY), Choreographers Carnival NYC (Le Poisson Rouge), Silo Dance Festival (14th St Y), and 3 Dollar Bill. This work will be presented at Battery Dance Festival and The A.C.E. Awards this August. More information here!

I currently am a teacher at Tap Dance Central, Steps on Broadway, and Broadway Dance Center, and I’m available for private lessons in NYC and virtually (please contact me here!)