Jordan was born and raised on Yuin Country in Ulladulla NSW, with ancestral ties to Darkinjung Country. Jordan studied dance for her Higher School Certificate and is currently enrolled in a Certificate III in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples at NAISDA. Growing up, Jordan has trained locally in various dance styles including; contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, and elementary ballet with the Australian Teachers of Dance syllabus. She has also trained for eight years in circus skills with ‘Circus 35 Degrees South’, specifically in the areas of manipulation and aerial. During this training, Jordan has performed in circus and dance works at ‘Southern Stars’ in Wollongong and various community events. She has also taught circus at Creative Arts camps throughout the South Coast in 2022 and 2023. Jordan has participated in Cultural dance throughout primary and high school and was a part of the First Nations dance group ‘Bunaan Yandabal’ performing at State Dance Festival and the Public Education Foundation Awards in Sydney. Further, Jordan won the ‘Commitment to Culture and Community’ award for NAIDOC week at her high school in 2023 for her mentorship of younger students within her dance group and her involvement in community projects to celebrate culture.
Jordan has had the opportunity to attend various workshops with companies and choreographers such as Sydney Dance Company, Catapult Dance and Bangarra’s Youth Program, where she learnt valuable creative, choreographic and technical skills that developed her passion and skills in dance.