Adrienne T. Hawkins is an award-winning choreographer and internationally renowned jazz dance educator. Known for her unique blend of humor, passion, and theatrical power, she fuses modern technique with the soul of jazz.

As Artistic Director of Impulse Dance Company for over 25 years, she toured globally, performing and collaborating with renowned choreographers like Donald Byrd and Dwight Rhoden. She has taught at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Boston Conservatory, and UMass, and has set works on companies such as the National Ballet of Iceland and Portland Ballet.

Ms. Hawkins has worked worldwide, teaching and choreographing in Japan, France, Denmark, Australia, Germany, and the Caribbean. Beyond concert dance, she has choreographed rock musicals, music videos, commercials, and industrials. She has also toured her solo performances internationally and received multiple choreography fellowships. Holding a BA from Arizona State University and an MFA from Connecticut College, she continues to inspire dancers across the globe.