Dance, Music, & Song Camps
Jacob Chen is a public school music educator, composer, dancer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Norman, OK. Growing up playing piano at the age of six, he developed an affinity for learning various instruments and eventually started playing for contra and English dances. His passion for participatory music and dance has led him to be a presenter for workshops, sessions, dance camps, and dance weekends around the country. His warmth and community-driven ambitions keep folks engaged in gatherings and sessions. Jacob’s contagious enthusiasm for sharing music and dance create authentic connections between participants while respecting the musical traditions he has absorbed. When he’s not in the classroom or playing music, Jacob enjoys writing tunes, playing board games, baking various breads, and scouting the next piece of colorful fabric to wear.