Jade Treadwell is an Associate Professor and Director of Dance in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). A performer, choreographer, and scholar, she brings over a decade of experience in dance performance and education, having worked with StaibDance, ClancyWorks, Duncan Dance South, and as a freelance artist across Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, and Florida. She holds BFA and MFA degrees in Dance Performance and Choreography from Florida State University, where she was a member of the Dance Repertory Theatre under the direction of Lynda Davis and worked with renowned artists including Dan Wagoner, Gerri Houlihan, Susan Marshall, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. At MTSU, Jade teaches Dance Kinesiology, Ballet, Modern, Advanced Contemporary, Tap, Dance Performance, Choreography, First Year Seminar in Dance, and Introduction to Dance. 

As a choreographer, Treadwell draws inspiration from African American cultural history, community, spirituality, and the central role of women in these traditions. Her work Visceral Undercurrent has been featured in museum exhibitions and national dance conferences. At MTSU, she curates mainstage dance concerts for the MTSU Dance Theatre company, mentors student choreographers for MTSU Dance Student Gala production and creative projects through the MTSU Honors College and awarded Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities grants. She has revised the course offering, Introduction to Dance, to align with True Blue Core specifications. Treadwell teaches across technique and theory courses, integrating ballet, modern, jazz, and tap vocabularies. Treadwell is frequently cited by graduating serniors for her influence and commitment to making a difference in the lives of students.

With a commitment to service, she has served the Public Service Grants and Undergraduate Curriculum committees, Chair and Faculty search committees, and those supporting the advancement and operation of theatre and dance programs. Beyond the university, she is a member of the International Association of Blacks in Dance, she serves on the Research Committee for the National Dance Education Organization, and as a board member of the Tennessee Association of Dance. Treadwell holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance. Her research centers on injury prevention protocols and movement screening methods to support dancer wellness and performance longevity.

Through her interdisciplinary teaching, choreographic work, and national service, Treadwell advances an inclusive and wellness-focused model of dance education that prepares students for professional dance and dance related careers in the performing arts, education, and health. Her leadership continues to elevate MTSU Dance as a vital site of training, research, and creative expression in the region.

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DANC1000 - Introduction to Dance

DANC1040 - Ballet Technique I

DANC2040 - Ballet Technique II

DANC3040 - Ballet Technique III

DANC4040 - Ballet Technique IV

DANC1010 - Modern Dance Technique I

DANC2010 - Modern Dance Technique II

DANC3010 - Modern Dance Technique III

DANC 1030 - Tap Dance Techniques I

DANC 1090 - Dance Conditioning

DANC4600 - Dance Kinesiology

DANC4000 - Dance Performance

DANC4050 - Advanced Contemporary Techniques

AAS 4600 - Seminar in African American Studies

DANC 4200 - Women in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Dance: Black Women and Their Contributions to Dance

DANC 4100 - Choreography I

DANC 3045 - Pointe/Variations

DANC 2000 - First Year Seminar in Dance

DANC 4140 - Internship in Dance

DANC 4950 - Directed Studies in Dance

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