dance, comedy, + speaking
talks on creativity & the body
dance and comedy performances
“dance break” interludes at conferences
I’ve been honored to speak and share my work on the stages of: TEDxNYU, Lincoln Center’s Dance On Camera Festival, The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research conference, the New York Comedy Club, and The Vagina Monologues’ opening act, as well as over a dozen self-produced Dance Again shows, countless Zoom classrooms, and IRL workshop settings.
If you’re looking to bring in a speaker or inspiring entertainment at your next event, please reach out!
work samples
TEDxNYU, 2013
the power of the female body + “hungry ovaries”
“It was a joy watching you work. The future of a different [and healthier] reality depends on innovations like yours….thank you!”
~ Chris Bobel, Associate Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, UMASS Boston
"Jess Grippo is able to express the cycles of menstruation in a way that strips away the taboo and stigma surrounding women's health through tasteful humor and colorful movement."
~ Allison Sexton, Gibney Dance Operations Manager
“I always thought the period was like a paper cut. Now I learned it’s so much more, and wow do girls go through a lot every month!”
~ Eddie, 15 years old, NYC high school sophomore
solo dance performances:
“that is showbiz....
inventive, hilarious, creative.”
~ Brent Buell, Producer/Director
