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About the Namesake...
Text Box: Jasmine Bates, CEO of the Los Angeles firm Jasmine Inc., earned her BFA in Dance Performance from SMU. As a film/stage actress, she has worked on Studio 60, ER, stageplays, movies and toured nationally for two years with media mogul Tyler Perry. Jasmine spends what free time is available writing celebrity features for Shereese Magazine and has conducted live celebrity interviews for Dr. Bobby Jones. Since 1997, Jasmine has been the Resident Choreographer for the Potter’s House of Dallas. As Executive Director of Ruwach En Jasmine Dance Company, Inc, her solo and dance productions have been featured on WFAA Ch. 8, TBN, BET, Woman Thou Art Loosed International Conference, The WORD Network, and Daystar. Jasmine has been commissioned to produce theatrical productions for EMI Gospel Records, Beverly Crawford, Bishop T. D. Jakes, Mrs. Serita Jakes, and the Grammy-Winning The Potter’s House Mass Choir. For bookings, call 1.888.3JASMIN or go to jasminebates.com and/or ruwachenjasmine.org. “There is no wonder that the eyes of those watching in amazement never leave her as she delivers with God-given handiwork. I feel that the contributions Jasmine will make will leave an indelible mark in the course of her journey with you.” – Bishop T.D. Jakes Official PhotosText Box: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anais Nin