Ren´ee I. McDonald

Renée I. McDonald is a Jamaican choreographer, dancer, photographer, and attorney-at-law. She trained at the Tony Wilson School of Modern Dance in Kingston and danced with the Company Dance Theatre for 12 years, serving 5 years as Rehearsal Director. Since beginning her journey with choreography in 2008, she has become one of Jamaica’s most in-demand choreographers, creating critically acclaimed and award-winning works for companies, schools, artistes, and major events. Renée is the first choreographer from Jamaica to set a piece (Breaking Point) on Ailey II. She is currently the Associate Artistic Director of CDT Jamaica and practices law full-time.