Hayden Jensen is currently a fourth-year BFA student at the University of Iowa. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, she trained at the School of Classical Ballet and Dance and at Ballet Des Moines as a pre-professional both under the direction of Serkan Usta and Lori Grooters. As a student at the University of Iowa, Hayden has been a part of many pieces and productions. Hayden was a member of the University of Iowa Dance Company under the direction of Stephine Miracle and Alex Bush during the 2021-2022 season. Performing in the University's Dance Gala in 2021 in Armando Durate’s On the Verge, in 2022 in FLOCK’s Three Trios, and in 2023 in Aaron Samuel Davis’ A tiny swallow, and Tony Orico’s All in response to another time is now. In 2024 she performed in Martha Graham’s Panorama along side the Graham Company.