Jerril Rechter is considered to be at the forefront of youth dance practice in this country. Completing her Bachelor of Education (Dance and Theatre) at Deakin University Rusden, Jerril moved to Tasmania in 1988 to join Tasdance (Director Jenny Kinder). Jerril formed Stompin’ Youth Dance Company in 1992 and has been responsible for directing over 15 pieces, collaborating with significant artists from various disciplines across Australia.

She has worked as a freelance teacher and choreographer with various community groups, the University of Tasmania, Salamanca Theatre Company and was head of the Dance Department at Launceston College for the last nine years. She has held positions on the Australia Council Dance Fund, the Tasmanian Arts Advisory Board and was Chair of the Theatre Panel for Arts Tasmania. Jerril received a Churchill Fellowship in 1998, undertook Australia Council Fellowship to pursue her choreographic practice and Artistic Direction and Management of multi art form organisations in 2000 - 2001.

Jerril has just taken up the position of Director, Footscray Community Arts Centre.