EDUCATION – OTHER (PROFESSIONAL TRAINING)
Online Professional Development Institute – (2019) (National Dance Education Organization - online)
Foundations for Assessment in Dance - professional development course
National Dance Education Organization Conferences – (2004–present) various U.S. locations
Classes and workshops with various dance professionals, including Daniel Lewis (Limon technique),
David Dorfman, and Dante Puleio (Limon technique/repertoire).
American College Dance Association Conferences – (1990–1993; 2000–present) various U.S. locations
Classes and workshops with various university faculty and guest artists.
Peridance Capezio Center – New York, NY (2010–present, intermittent) New York, NY
Jim May and other Peridance instructors. Classes in Limon technique and Gaga.
Steps on Broadway – New York, NY (1994–2010, 2013–present, intermittent) New York, NY
Zena Rommett and various other instructors. Floor Barre, Modern Dance, and Ballet.
Dance Place – Washington, DC (1994–2002, 2010–2013, intermittent) Washington, DC
Classes with Deborah Riley and other Dance Place faculty.
Joe Goode Performance Group – San Francisco, CA (Summer 2004) San Francisco, CA
Instructors: Joe Goode, Liz Burritt, Marit Brook-Kothlow and other company members.
Technique, Partnering, Vocal Techniques, and Composition.
Limón Institute – New York, NY (1993–2001, 2004, intermittent) New York, NY
Risa Steinberg, Jim May, Alan Danielson, and various other instructors (intermittent).
Advanced Limón technique classes; teaching methods and repertory with Risa Steinberg.
Parsons Dance Company – College Park, MD (2001) College Park, MD
David Parsons, Director – Summer workshop with David Parsons and Parsons Dance Company.
Technique classes and performances of Parsons repertoire and new works by Robert Battle and others.
Surge Dance Company – Baltimore, MD (1996–2000) Baltimore, MD
Ken Skrzesz, Artistic Director – Professional company member, various technique classes.
Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance – New York, NY (1992–1999, intermittent) New York, NY
Various instructors – Graham technique classes.
Kinetics Dance Theatre – Ellicott City, MD (1994–1996) – Ken Skrzesz, Director Ellicott City, MD
Member of professional company, various technique classes.
Danceworks – London, UK (1990) – Anna DuBoison, Ballet Instructor London, UK
Advanced/Professional ballet classes.
Springfield Ballet – Springfield, MO (1989–1991) – Mark Rhodes, Director Springfield, MO
Advanced ballet technique and company classes.
Linda Martha Dance Company – Chicago, IL (1987–1989) – Linda Martha, Choreographer/Instructor Chicago, IL
Jazz workshops with Ballet Jonesboro and Jonesboro Jazz.
Fort Worth City Ballet – Ft. Worth, TX (1985) – Wm. Martin, Viscount, Director Ft. Worth, TX
Summer ballet training.
Ballet Jonesboro – Jonesboro, AR (1980–1989) – Edgar Hall, Director Jonesboro, AR
Beginning through advanced level ballet classes, jazz and tap classes. Ballet company member.
Online Professional Development Institute – (2019) (National Dance Education Organization - online)
Foundations for Assessment in Dance - professional development course
National Dance Education Organization Conferences – (2004–present) various U.S. locations
Classes and workshops with various dance professionals, including Daniel Lewis (Limon technique),
David Dorfman, and Dante Puleio (Limon technique/repertoire).
American College Dance Association Conferences – (1990–1993; 2000–present) various U.S. locations
Classes and workshops with various university faculty and guest artists.
Peridance Capezio Center – New York, NY (2010–present, intermittent) New York, NY
Jim May and other Peridance instructors. Classes in Limon technique and Gaga.
Steps on Broadway – New York, NY (1994–2010, 2013–present, intermittent) New York, NY
Zena Rommett and various other instructors. Floor Barre, Modern Dance, and Ballet.
Dance Place – Washington, DC (1994–2002, 2010–2013, intermittent) Washington, DC
Classes with Deborah Riley and other Dance Place faculty.
Joe Goode Performance Group – San Francisco, CA (Summer 2004) San Francisco, CA
Instructors: Joe Goode, Liz Burritt, Marit Brook-Kothlow and other company members.
Technique, Partnering, Vocal Techniques, and Composition.
Limón Institute – New York, NY (1993–2001, 2004, intermittent) New York, NY
Risa Steinberg, Jim May, Alan Danielson, and various other instructors (intermittent).
Advanced Limón technique classes; teaching methods and repertory with Risa Steinberg.
Parsons Dance Company – College Park, MD (2001) College Park, MD
David Parsons, Director – Summer workshop with David Parsons and Parsons Dance Company.
Technique classes and performances of Parsons repertoire and new works by Robert Battle and others.
Surge Dance Company – Baltimore, MD (1996–2000) Baltimore, MD
Ken Skrzesz, Artistic Director – Professional company member, various technique classes.
Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance – New York, NY (1992–1999, intermittent) New York, NY
Various instructors – Graham technique classes.
Kinetics Dance Theatre – Ellicott City, MD (1994–1996) – Ken Skrzesz, Director Ellicott City, MD
Member of professional company, various technique classes.
Danceworks – London, UK (1990) – Anna DuBoison, Ballet Instructor London, UK
Advanced/Professional ballet classes.
Springfield Ballet – Springfield, MO (1989–1991) – Mark Rhodes, Director Springfield, MO
Advanced ballet technique and company classes.
Linda Martha Dance Company – Chicago, IL (1987–1989) – Linda Martha, Choreographer/Instructor Chicago, IL
Jazz workshops with Ballet Jonesboro and Jonesboro Jazz.
Fort Worth City Ballet – Ft. Worth, TX (1985) – Wm. Martin, Viscount, Director Ft. Worth, TX
Summer ballet training.
Ballet Jonesboro – Jonesboro, AR (1980–1989) – Edgar Hall, Director Jonesboro, AR
Beginning through advanced level ballet classes, jazz and tap classes. Ballet company member.
