Jo Troll

Jo Troll, an aroace trans art-maker and creative coach, has studied Irish dance with Kieran Jordan since they were 11 years old. They are experienced in a variety of percussive dance techniques including sean-nos, Irish step, Appalachian clogging, body percussion, and rapper sword dance, and hold a graduate diploma in dance studies from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance. Jo has taught for Kieran Jordan, Mass Motion Dance, and independently. They have a loyal following of students in virtual class and lessons. As a teacher and coach, they build inclusive, supportive space for all students.

Jo teaches Irish dance through a lens of positive support and community connection. All lessons are gender neutral, queer-friendly, body positive, and value student success. Jo uses an Irish dance foundation coupled with experience in ballet and contemporary dance to make dance accessible.