Jirahgon Voyles (she/her) is a teaching artist, performer, and choreographer. Originally from Clayton, North Carolina, she started dancing at the young age of 8. She then began her formal dance training in 2023, attending the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School program for contemporary dance. Continuing her training into the college program, she anticipates receiving her BFA in May 2027. At UNCSA, she trains in several modern techniques, ballet, and more contemporary techniques like countertechnique and floorwork.
Throughout her studies, she has performed works by various choreographers such as Juel D. Lane, Pascal Rioult, and Neta Pulvermacher. Outside of UNCSA, she has attended summer programs where she’s worked with Komoco, Stefanie Nelson Dance Company, Rubberband Dance, and Yin Yue Dance Company. She lives with her orange cat and two dogs.