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Jaime Borkan

Jaime Borkan is originally from Chicago, Illinois and spent her youth primarily training at Extensions Dance Company under the tutelage of Lizzie Mackenzie. Since graduating from Extensions in 2011, Jaime received her BFA from the Ailey School/Fordham University with a minor in Business Administration. After graduation, Jaime went on to apprentice for Peridance Contemporary Dance Company under the direction of Igal Perry before joining Royal Caribbean International as a dancer/aerialist onboard their ships. 

Jaime spent her summers after college seeking out new opportunities to develop her artistry and was honored to have studied at the B12 summer program in Berlin, Germany as well as the Gaga summer intensive in Tel-Aviv, Israel. 

Jaime went on to spend two years traveling the world performing with Royal Caribbean before she ultimately chose to return home, and it was there she joined Chicago Repertory Ballet and, later, the aerial dance company C5 Create with No Limits under the direction of Jeremy Plummer.

After remaining in Chicago for some time, Jaime traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah to perform with Odyssey Dance Theater in their production of Thriller, under the artistic direction of Derryl Yeager. Jaime then returned to Chicago and joined the Lyric Opera of Chicago as a dancer for their production of Cendrillon. 

Jaime has recently relocated to Dallas, Texas and is thoroughly enjoying her first season dancing with Bruce Wood Dance under the artistic direction of Joy Bollinger. Jaime is absolutely thrilled to be working for such an incredible company and could not be more excited to see where this new journey will take her. She is forever grateful and in debt to her biggest supporters: her sister, her parents, and Lizzie Mackenzie, for believing in her always and loving her unconditionally. 

Photography by Josh Feeney

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Sneak peek #1 of our INCREDIBLE Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Kick Off Party!!! We laughed… we reflected…. We hugged and bonded… and we DANCED! What a way to start this season…Stronger Together! 😃💖👏🏻💪🏻✨
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Sneak peek #1 of our INCREDIBLE Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Kick Off Party!!! We laughed… we reflected…. We hugged and bonded… and we DANCED! What a way to start this season…Stronger Together! 😃💖👏🏻💪🏻✨
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The beginnings.  Humble documentation of how a piece begins in the creative process, and this one is a special one.  Some clips from day 1 of our @jackie_nowicki & @skizziemack collab for the 2023-24 season.  We can’t wait to see what the creative minds and hearts of these two come up with this year!

The beginnings. Humble documentation of how a piece begins in the creative process, and this one is a special one. Some clips from day 1 of our @jackie_nowicki & @skizziemack collab for the 2023-24 season. We can’t wait to see what the creative minds and hearts of these two come up with this year! ...

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First day of dance classes for the 2023-24 season is TODAY!  We have some fun festivities waiting for our dancers at the studio this week and of course the most fun year of growth with the best people and the BEST team of faculty EVER!  Let’s gooooooooo!!! ✨✨ 📸 @chloealexisham of @ashlinn.demonte

First day of dance classes for the 2023-24 season is TODAY! We have some fun festivities waiting for our dancers at the studio this week and of course the most fun year of growth with the best people and the BEST team of faculty EVER! Let’s gooooooooo!!! ✨✨ 📸 @chloealexisham of @ashlinn.demonte ...

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There is no better way to kick off our Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Season then with a photoshoot with @fer_nahndo 🤩🥰📸💖 We had the best weekend capturing not only gorgeous photos of our company dancers (and directors 😉) but also memories that will last a lifetime! We are so excited to share the magic that was made, but for now here is a fun sneak peak behind the scenes 😃
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There is no better way to kick off our Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Season then with a photoshoot with @fer_nahndo 🤩🥰📸💖 We had the best weekend capturing not only gorgeous photos of our company dancers (and directors 😉) but also memories that will last a lifetime! We are so excited to share the magic that was made, but for now here is a fun sneak peak behind the scenes 😃
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Aug 20

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Just a few quick clips and photos from the @revolutiondancewear fashion show last night as part of their ENERGIZE convention!  Our Extensions Dancers learned 3 dances in one week (choreo by @skizziemack) and then shined like stars on stage. ✨✨We are so proud of each of them and grateful for this opportunity for our dancers growth as confident young artists 🙌🏻

Just a few quick clips and photos from the @revolutiondancewear fashion show last night as part of their ENERGIZE convention! Our Extensions Dancers learned 3 dances in one week (choreo by @skizziemack) and then shined like stars on stage. ✨✨We are so proud of each of them and grateful for this opportunity for our dancers growth as confident young artists 🙌🏻 ...

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Our third and final summer session, “Elevation” starts one week from tomorrow on August 21 and the faculty & class line up are absolute FIRE!  Mini track (ages 6-10), Intermediate track (ages 9-13), Advanced track (ages 12+) and our Hip Hop Tracks are all true 🔥with many of the best teachers and dancers our city has to offer at the helm!  Registration is ongoing, don’t miss this amazing opportunity to@learn from the best. Details and registration at extensionsdance.com 🙌🏻

Our third and final summer session, “Elevation” starts one week from tomorrow on August 21 and the faculty & class line up are absolute FIRE! Mini track (ages 6-10), Intermediate track (ages 9-13), Advanced track (ages 12+) and our Hip Hop Tracks are all true 🔥with many of the best teachers and dancers our city has to offer at the helm! Registration is ongoing, don’t miss this amazing opportunity to@learn from the best. Details and registration at extensionsdance.com 🙌🏻 ...

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The 2023-2024 dance season is going to be 🔥! A warm welcome to our new faculty members @mattpospeshil for tap, @nikki.mammano for beginning ballroom @stephanie_raciak for advanced jazz and @jackie_nowicki taking over intermediate jazz and stretch/strength on Saturdays!! The Extensions experience and training are unmatched…we can’t wait to keep dancing and growing with our amazing young artists this coming season! Join our community! Registration opens July 15 💕

The 2023-2024 dance season is going to be 🔥! A warm welcome to our new faculty members @mattpospeshil for tap, @nikki.mammano for beginning ballroom @stephanie_raciak for advanced jazz and @jackie_nowicki taking over intermediate jazz and stretch/strength on Saturdays!! The Extensions experience and training are unmatched…we can’t wait to keep dancing and growing with our amazing young artists this coming season! Join our community! Registration opens July 15 💕 ...

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