ABOUT JFDU & CO.

Inspired by Culture. Moved by Rhythm. Styled with Soul.

Our Mission

At Jazzy Fusion Dance Unlimited, powered by The Wellness Collective, our mission is to provide a comprehensive platform for artistic expression and personal development.

Since 2014, we have served youth from metropolitan New Orleans, offering programs in performance arts, workforce development and training, plus physical and mental health training.

Explore Our Artistic PowerHaus

Embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery and artistic expression with us at Jazzy Fusion Dance Unlimited. We invite you to be part of our community, where passion meets talent and dreams take center stage. Explore the limitless possibilities of creativity and growth. Join us today and witness the transformation of young artists into confident, skilled individuals ready to conquer the world! Contact us below to learn more about our programs and enrollment.

Fosters the technique and skill of arts disciplines, contributing to the cultural richness of our community.
Unleashes creativity through various visual art collaborations, bringing imagination to life to pour back into the economic structure of New Orleans.

Nurtures musical talents and provides a space for the creation of melodious masterpieces through lessons, showcases and much more.
The Wellness Collective, powered by Ballerinas of the Bayou, is a holistic approach to well-being, supporting physical and mental health through a range of programs that include financial planning and literacy to quality of life enhancement.

- Wellness Wednesdays
- Anti-Bullying, Kickboxing and Self-Defense
- Meet me at the Barre': A Mental Health Discussion
- J.O.L.T- In-School Arts Electives
- Empower Your Voice: Theater Program
- Instrumental and Vocal Music Lessons: Piano, Percussion/Drums, Wind Instruments and Guitar/String
- The Waiting Room: Mental, Physical, Financial and Educational Exposure
- The P.E.A.R.L. Podcast: Parents Elevating, Advocating and Reflecting on Life

Our Founder

Jasmyne D. Watts is the Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Collective, a New Orleans-based nonprofit that fuses public health, performance arts, and youth development to empower underserved communities. Through initiatives like Jazzy Fusion Dance Unlimited, JFDU Creations, SoundHaus Music Studio, and The Creative Grind Collective Café, the Collective engages over 500 youth annually.

Jasmyne holds a Master’s in Public Health and a B.A. in Performance and Dance, and she is passionate about building sustainable, artistic, and healing spaces that transform lives from the inside out.