About
Jess Aitken is a BA Dance Artist student with a deep passion for both performing and creating work across a wide range of styles. Her training and experience spans Ballet, Contemporary, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre, with particular strengths and interests in Jazz, Lyrical and Commercial dance.
Before the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Jess studied at West College Scotland for two years, where she was awarded her HNC and HND in Dance. Looking ahead, she hopes to develop a career performing and choreographing on cruise ships, in theatre productions, in film and television, or touring with an artist.
When she isn’t dancing herself, Jess loves sharing her knowledge and experience with young dancers through her work in various dance schools. Her teaching experience includes coaching dancers and choreographing their routines for prestigious competitions such as the Dance World Cup.Jess is thoroughly enjoying her time at the RCS so far and is excited for the year ahead, as well as the opportunities her training will open up for her after graduation.
Dance Credits
Go Dance, Theatre Royal Glasgow, 2025
Dance Fusion 2025, Beacon Arts Centre, 2025
Dance Fusion 2024, Beacon Arts Centre, 2024