Jaelyn Vines previously danced with the E. Gwynn Dance Company at North Carolina A&T State University where she also earned her Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Applied Cultural Thought. Jaelyn is originally from Prince George's County Maryland. She recently relocated to Baton Rouge in June. Jaelyn is currently a middle school social studies teacher at Scotlandville Middle Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy but her ultimate career goal is to become a lawyer. This is Jaelyn's first season with OMC as an apprentice.