Hi, I’m jess pretty.

i was born in raleigh, nc,

raised in los angeles,

and currently reside in minneapolis, mn. 

i am a dancer, choreographer, educator and writer. 

i am the current steward of AUNTS


i like taking long walks 

cooking for friends and family

sending/receiving voice notes

painting

candle making

curating the right vibe

floating in bodies of water

and doing absolutely nothing.

my creative practice includes 

caring for myself (meditation, nourishment, accountability, advocacy)

slowness/long improvisational practices 

writing 

memory collecting

singing 

being in conversation with friends and family 

creating grooves for myself 

locating grooves with others 

devotion

story telling

playlist making


i am on a quest for pleasure, care, consideration, joy, liberation and community. 


this site is a living, breathing archive

this site holds archival materials (video, text, images, drawings, meditations, recipes, conversations, playlists, sound mixes) that belong to my latest research and performance project titled call and response. these materials will gather with time. please return for updates.