Education     

MFA in Dance, Hunter College, 2019-2022

Thesis Project Advisor: David Capps

Dance Technique: Pedro Ruiz, Blakely White-Mcguire, Qualin Arnold

Modes of Inquiry: Apollinaire Scherr

Topics in Teaching: Maura Donohue

Aesthetics: Susan Thomasson 

Process and Projects: Carol Walker 

Performance and Presentation: Carol Walker

Graduate Dance History: Celia Ipiotis

Lighting Design: Burke Brown

Studies of Forms: Randi Sloan

Methods in Teaching: Kathleen Isaac

Screen Dance: Lori Brungard

Maintenance of the Dancer's Instrument: Rebecca Dietzel

Independent Study--Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers Curriculum: Rebecca Dietzel

Independent Study--Physical Practice: Nina Goldman

Blank Screen: Zach Nader

Advanced Studio: Marty Lucas

 

BFA in Dance, Purchase College, 1997-2001

BFA Thesis--The Goldberg Variations, Choreographer: Mark Haim

Dance Technique: Kazuko Hiribiashi, Kevin Wynn, Rossana Seravalli, Bettijane Sills, Megan Williams, Neil Greenberg, Stephanie Tooman, Kathy Kerr, and Janett Panetta 

Music: Richard Cameron Wolf

Dance Composition: Kazuko Hirabayashi

Dance History: Larry Clark

Lighting Design: Johnathan Belcher and Stacy-Jo Marine 

Anatomy and Kinesiology: Larry Clark

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During my time at Purchase College, I had the privilege of dancing in choreographic works by Kevin Wynn, Pascale Rioult, Paul Taylor, and Neil Greenberg. 

 

Other Dance Training/Somatic Practices

Modern/Contemporary Technique: Miguel Gutierrez, Terri/Oliver Steele, Bill Young, Colleen Thompson, Daniel Charon, Merceditas Mañago, Gabriel Masson, Diane Madden, Will Swanson, and Mariah Maloney  

Klein Technique: Barbra Mahler

Body Mind Centering: RoseAnne Spradlin  

Vinyasa Yoga

Folklorico: Event of the Year Dance Program, S.F.

Flamenco: The Academy of Ballet, S.F.

Afro-Haitian: S.F. Performing Arts High School

Bates Summer Intensive, 2000

Gabriel Masson, Michael Foley, and Nancy Stark Smith

Academy of Ballet, San Francisco, 1992-1997

Ballet Technique: Richard Gibson and Zory Kahra

Lines Studio, San Francisco, 1992-1997

Ballet and Modern/Contemporary Technique: Alonzo King, Arturo Fernandez, Cheryl Chaddick

University Teaching

Salve Regina University, Adjunct Professor (Present)

 

Hofstra University, Adjunct Professor, 2013-2021
I created and developed modern/contemporary dance syllabi supporting Hofstra University's dance curriculum. My classes encompassed the technique, history, theory, and philosophy of modern/contemporary technique for dance majors and non-dance majors. I mentored students' dance training, advised senior practicums, choreographed for Hofstra's Spring and Fall Faculty Dance Concerts, and instructed self-care, bodywork, and improvisation workshops for MoVoM (Hofstra's student club for dance majors).
Hunter College, Adjunct Professor, 2019-2020
I created and developed modern/contemporary dance syllabi for dance majors and non-dance majors following Hunter College's dance curriculum. My classes focused on the fundamentals of modern/contemporary dance techniques, understanding and integrating physicality and creativity through movement, and reviewing basic skills required for further study.
 

Master Classes/Intensives/Workshops

Brown University, Master Class/Guest Lecturer

Modern/contemporary techniques, improvisation, proprioceptive awareness, self-care techniques. 

Roger Williams University, Master Class, 2023

Modern/contemporary techniques.

Providence College, Master Class, 2023

Modern/contemporary techniques. 

Barnard College, Master Class, 2019 

Modern/contemporary techniques.

Purchase College,  Master Class, 2018

Modern/contemporary techniques.

James Madison University, Master Class, 2017

Modern/contemporary techniques.

Shenandoah University, Master Class, 2017 

Modern/contemporary techniques.

Purchase College, Master Class, 2015

Modern/contemporary techniques.

Purchase College, Master Class, 2015  

Modern/contemporary techniques.

Marymount Manhattan College, Master Class, 2015

Modern/contemporary techniques.

New Museum (NYC), Research and Development Season, Workshop, 2015

I taught modern/contemporary techniques emphasizing proprioception awareness through movement and stillness.

Princeton University, Master Class, 2014 

Modern/contemporary technique.

Doug Varone and Dancers Summer Intensive, SUNY Brockport, 2013 

Varone style of modern/contemporary technique and repertory reconstruction.  

Doug Varone and Dancers Winter Intensive, Hunter College, 2013 

Varone style of modern/contemporary technique and repertory reconstruction. 

Doug Varone and Dancers Summer Intensive, Purchase College, 2012

Varone style of modern/contemporary technique and repertory reconstruction.

Doug Varone and  Dancers Winter Intensive, Hunter College, 2012

Varone style of modern/contemporary technique and repertory reconstruction.

Dance Education Laboratory Workshop, 92nd St. Y, 2012

Doug Varone company members facilitated and participated in building pedagogical tools for dance composition and modern/contemporary technique with a group of NYC public and private school dance teachers. 

University at Buffalo, Master Class, 2012

Modern/contemporary techniques.

92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center, Summer Intensive, 2012

Modern/contemporary techniques, Doug Varone's repertory reconstruction, and dance composition.

Doug Varone and Dancers Summer Intensive, SUNY Brockport, 2012

Varone style of modern/contemporary technique and repertory reconstruction.

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Other Teaching

Metamorphosis Dance Company, Rhode Island (April, 2024)

Company/Community class. Modern/contemporary techniques.

Newport Contemporary Ballet Company, Rhode Island (Present)

Company class guest instructor. Modern/contemporary techniques. 

Newport Ballet Academy, Rhode Island (Present)

Faculty member. Modern/contemporary techniques.

Providence Ballet, Rhode Island, 2023

Guest Teacher. Modern/contemporary techniques.

Meadowbrook Waldorf School, Rhode Island, 2022-2023

Movement class substitute teacher for grades 1-8. I organize lesson plans based on Waldorf education using movement and games to enhance students' coordination, balance, and flexibility. 

Trevor Day School, New York City, 2007-2008

Modern/contemporary technique and improvisation substitute teacher for grades 6-8.  

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Repertory Reconstruction: Doug Varone and Dancers

Barnard College, Carrugi, 2019 

Hofstra University, Carrugi, 2012

Doug Varone and Dancers Intensives, Lux, Carrugi, Boats Leaving, Rise, and Aperture, 2011-2013 

 

Performing

Doug Varone and Dancers, 2011-2013 and 2017 

As a member of the Doug Varone Company, I performed nationally and internationally, taught at annual summer and winter intensives, led master classes, and participated in lecture demonstrations, and educational outreach.

Repertory Performed: Possession, Rise, Ballet Mechanique, Carrugi, Lux, Aperitif, Aperture, Boats Leaving, Mouth Above Water.

Dance by Neil Greenberg, 2004-2010

As a member of Dance by Neil Greenberg, I performed at esteemed performing arts theaters throughout New York City and participated in lecture demonstrations and educational outreach. 

Repertory Performed: Partial View, Quartet with Three Gay Men, Really Queer Dance With Harps, (like a vase).

 

Performance and Projects

John Jesurun, ShadowLand, 2013

Metropolitan Opera, Les Troyens, and Le Sacre du Printemps, 2012, 2003, 2002

John Bock, Lecker Puste, and Lecture, 2012, 2010

Jon Kinzel, Truly Madly Deeply, 2010

Minnesota Opera, Faust, 2009 

robbinschilds, Sony and Layla Go Camping, 2009 

RoseAnne Spradlin, Blue Liz, 2008

Trisha Brown, 2006-2005  (Project: I worked with Trisha Brown at her SoHo Loft in New York City to create movement material for Da Gelo a Gelo. 

Bill Young/Collen Thompson Company, For Want (a circus), 2005

 

Choreography 

Polarity Trip, Brown University: Guest Choreographer, 2024

Dancers 6. Music: Gestures, Benjamine Koppel, Paul Bley, Tommy Anderson, Marlyn Mazur, and Peter Nilsson, Conjunction for C.B., Wayne Horvitz, Spress Theyself, Nate Smith,  Algobench, Barre Phillips, György Kurtáge

Mesh, Roger Williams University: Guest Choreographer, 2023 

Dancers 8. Music: Gene Takes a Drink, Bang On A Can All-Stars. Symphony No.3 MVT III, Phillip Glass. 

Locus Point, Providence College: Guest Choreographer, 2023 

Dancers: 6. Music: Drifting Circles, Anne Muller

BodyVerse (Dance Film), Hunter College Thesis Project, 2022

Solo. Soundscape arranged by Colin Stilwell. Film editing by Colin Stilwell.

BodyMind (Dance Film), Hunter College, 2021

Solo. Music: Robots: The Exhibition Soundtrack, Celestial Mechanisms. Text: excerpts from Wisdom of the Body Moving by Linda Hartley. Film editing by Colin Stilwell.

Untitled (Dance Film), Hunter College, 2021

Solo. Music: Pausal, Murmuraton I. Film editing by Colin Stilwell.

Vessel Breath, Hunter Dance Festival, 2020

Solo. Live online dance. Music: Michael Gordon, Timber, edited by Ryan Wolfe.  Set Design and Lighting by Colin Stilwell. 

Red Garden, Hunter Dance Festival, 2020 

Solo. Live online dance. Music: Johann Sebastian Bach, Toccata, Adagio, and Fuge in C Major BWV 564. Music editor: Ryan Wolfe. Set Design and Lighting by Colin Stilwell.

Below the Line, Hunter College, Peggy Theater, 2019

Trio. Music: Steven Reich, Music for 18 Musicians. Music editor: Ryan Wolfe. Lighting: Burke Brown.

Crash and Move, Hofstra University, John Crawford Adams Playhouse, 2019

Dancers: 11. Music: Led Zeppelin, Bonzo's Montreux, and Original Score by Ryan Wolfe.

Through Form and Momentum, Hofstra University, John Crawford Adams Playhouse, 2017

Dancers: 10. Music: John Adams, Shaking and Trembling, and Short Ride in a Fast Machine.

Outer System, Hofstra University, John Crawford Adams Playhouse, 2014

Dancers: 8. Original Score by Jordan Chiolis.

Stilwell and Moongods: Represent, Dixon Place, 2010  

Duet. Original Score by Moodgods. 

That Coat, Aunts, 2009

Solo. Music: Various rap artists. Spoken Text by Colin Stilwell.

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Awards/Scholarships

Graduate Scholarship, Hunter College, 2019-2021

Adopt a Dancer, Purchase College, 1997-2001

 

Community Action                                                                                                                           Move for Change, 2017   

I organized and promoted an art event/fundraiser for the ACLU and the Art Therapy Project (NYC).      The Door, 2008

I helped facilitate an art and dance workshop to empower young people to reach their potential in a diverse and caring environment.     

 

Related Practices 
New York State Certified and Licensed Massage/Bodywork Therapist, 2008-Current

1000—hour Massage Education 

Training includes Kinesiology, Anatomy, and Physiology. 
Modalities Learned: Swedish, Energy Palpation, Shiatsu, Connective Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Medical Massage, Kinesthetic Awareness through movement, Passive, Active, and Assisted Stretching, Hydro-Therapy, Essential oils, Business, and Ethics. 

-I take continuing education courses in massage/bodywork therapy totaling 36 hours every three years. 

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