EDUCATION – FORMAL Master of Fine Arts in Dance, Emphasis in Choreography University of Maryland Full teaching assistantship. Taught technique and theory/introduction courses College Park, MD while pursuing personal teaching, choreographic and performing goals.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Missouri State University Graduated Cum Laude Springfield, MO University Scholar (full academic scholarship).
Dance Certification and Education courses Towson University Coursework for State of Maryland teaching certificate, Dance Specialty. Courses included: Towson, MD Dance Ed and Public Policy, Developmental Movement, Foundations in Ed, Ed Psychology, Test & Measurement, Intro to Special Ed K-12, Human Development
Recent University Courses University of Arkansas at Little Rock Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology (Summer 2022) Little Rock, AR Intro to Statistical Methods (Fall 2022)
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Associate Professor of Dance (2008–2023*) Little Rock, AR • Hired in 2008 as Associate Professor and Head of Dance to help create new B.F.A. degree in Dance; tenured in 2014. • Developed and proposed curriculum for the state's first B.F.A. in Dance (effective Fall 2009) in accordance with guidelines set forth by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). • Built the dance program to a steady 24-30 dance majors; recruited, advised, and mentored students. • Revised the Minor in Dance (effective Fall 2009), and later added the B.A. in Dance (effective Fall 2018). • Created and implemented assessment plans for Dance degrees. • Collaborated with Theatre Faculty on various projects and helped integrate dance students into department. • Faculty advisor for Little Rock Student Dance Association and National Honor Society for Dance Arts. • Taught all levels of Modern Dance, Improvisation, Choreography, Ballet, Dance Pedagogy, Dance History, IT for Theatre and Dance, and other courses, as needed. • Choreographed for university dance concerts and ACDA Conferences. • Organized and oversaw dance events, such as workshops/festivals and directing mainstage concerts. • Served on various university, college, and departmental committees and Faculty Senate. * NOTE: Due to severely declining university enrollment, UALR entered academic retrenchment and eliminated several academic programs in 2020. Dance (which still had 24 active majors) was one of the programs eliminated. Teaching out remaining dance majors through May 2023.
Wichita State University, Assistant Professor of Dance (2004–2008) Wichita, KS • Developed new curriculum for existing B.F.A. in Performing Arts–Dance. • Taught all levels of Modern Dance Technique, Choreography, Art of the Dance, Improvisation, Dance Technology and Production, and Dance History. • Choreographed for mainstage and second stage performances, including university dance concerts, American College Dance Festival, opera, and musical theatre. • Mentored students in performance and choreography. • Recruited students through workshops, festivals, master classes, and guest artist residencies. • Increased participation of male dancers in dance classes and productions (from 1 to at least 10, in 3 years). • Developed and maintained new Dance Program website. Produced/archived videos of dance performances. • Served on various department, college, and university committees. • Mentored students and faculty in digital sound and video editing projects. • Co-Artistic Director of Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre.
Grand Valley State University, Asst Department Chair / Asst Professor of Dance (2003–2004) Allendale, MI • Assistant Department Chair in the Department of Music and Dance. Tenure track position. • Developed curriculum and implemented administrative procedures for the dance program. • Worked toward developing a dance program that would meet national accreditation standards. • Taught Intermediate and Advanced Modern Technique, Dance History, Improvisation, and Choreography. • Advised all dance majors, minors, and prospective dance students. Choreographed for dance concerts. • Organized field trips, master classes, workshops, and performances to expose students to new forms of dance.
Dickinson College, Acting Director of Dance / Visiting Assistant Professor (2002–2003) Carlisle, PA • Directed the small but energetic dance program at this private liberal arts college. • Taught all levels of Modern Dance Technique, Fundamentals of Dance, Dance and Culture, Fundamentals of Choreography, and Applied Choreography. • Served as director/teacher/choreographer/representative/mentor/van driver, for the single-faculty-member dance program in the Theatre & Dance Department.
University of Maryland, Adjunct Dance Faculty (Summer 2002) College Park, MD Taught Introduction to Dance (DANC200) to primarily non-dancers enrolled in Summer Term courses at University of Maryland, College Park.
RESEARCH – SELECTED CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS Bare Bones (2022) - Evening-length, site-specific work exploring the UALR University Theatre through a new lens. (Choreographic collaboration with dance colleague Stephen K. Stone and current dance majors.)
3 for 5 (2021) - Trio set to Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” - performed by UA Little Rock’s newest dance majors.
Brubeck Blitz (2019) - Group work for eight dancers, choreographed to “Rondo a la Turk” by Dave Brubeck. This “new student work” performed by incoming UA Little Rock dance majors at UALR’s University Theatre.
The Royal We (2019) - With large movement and a dramatic, sweeping ending, this work for 20 dancers, set to music by Prince and Freddie Mercury, explores the ideas of loneliness, love, and finding what’s missing.
Wanderlust (2019) - This duet, a playful treatment of the human desire to wander, was created for the professional dancers of TeeBoDans to perform at Argenta Community Theatre’s 2019 Dance ImpACT event.
Lesser No More (2018) - This work for 7 female dancers in formal dresses and (sometimes) heels, explores the power and vulnerabilities of womanhood.
Where We Are Meant to Be (2018) - This original ballet pas de deux, set to music by Joep Beving and Sergei Rachmaninoff, studies the push and pull of relationships, and the realization that through all of the ups and downs, you know you are where you are meant to be…with one another.
Rebellious Joy (2017) - This work created especially for eight incoming dance majors, danced to music by Nine Inch nails and DeVotchka, highlights the way choosing joy can be, in itself, an act of rebellion.
Ethereal Gathering (2017) - Full of partnering and weight-sharing, this duet, with the help of music by the Bulgarian State Female Chorus, brings the audience to another world where spirits gather and commune freely.
Trip the Light Fandango (2017) - This collaboration featured pianist Linda Holzer playing Padre Antonio Soler’s “Fandango in D Minor.” The performance turns into a fun romp as the audience realizes the dancers’ tripping and falling (at first occasional, then increasing, and finally synchronized) is all part of the act!
Intertwining (2017) - Trio set to music by Bulgarian State Female Chorus, performed by the TeeBoDans company.
Expiration:Date (2016) - In this quartet set to music by Yann Tiersen, two couples explore what it means to “expire” in human terms.
Without to From Within (2015) - As our inaugural “new student work” this large work for 14 dancers sought to bring these new dance majors from a place of dancing “on the outside” to dancing “from the inside, out.”
Sambao (2015) - Influenced by the vibrancy of Samba/Brazilian culture, this work was a playful exploration of the sheer enjoyment of moving the body to music.
Engendered Species (2013) - This work for six dancers (3 male, 3 female) explores concepts of gender, including ideas of gender fluidity and transcendence. Originally choreographed in 2013, this work toured to NYC and Baltimore with TeeBoDans.The 15-minute work was revised to a 12-minute version for performance in the 2014 South Region Conference of the American College Dance Association, where it was selected for the Gala.
Place(2013) - This work for seven dancers, set to music by Sybarite5, examines the many personal meanings of place—where we are, where we are from, where we are going.
American Dream (2012) - Commissioned by Ballet Arkansas, this contemporary ballet set to music by Michael Daugherty and Pink Martini features two couples very different journeys as they pursue the “American Dream.”
RESEARCH – PERFORMANCE (RECENT OR NOTABLE) EMMETT TILL PROJECT (2020) Little Rock, AR Performed alongside fellow dancer, Ameria Jones, in a film directed by Wayne Chapman.
ANGEL WINGS (2019) Little Rock, AR Performed solo dance alongside singing and readings by LifeQuest program participants.
THE NUTCRACKER - BALLET ARKANSAS (2017, 2018) Little Rock, AR Performed in the Party Scene (Act I) Frau Stahlbaum (2018) and as one of the Russian family parents (2017).
HOW TO APPROACH THE BEREAVED (2012) Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR Performed solo to Bryan Borland’s reading of his poetry at his book launch for Less Fortunate Pirates.
MARYLAND DANCE ENSEMBLE (1999-2002) College Park, MD Performed in faculty, graduate, and guest artist works, including works by Doug Varone, Mark Haim, John Evans, Ed Tyler, Gesel Mason, Maurice Fraga, and Mim Rosen.
WHITE OAK DANCE COMPANY (2000) Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC Performed with Mikhail Baryshnikov in PASTForward, a performance highlighting the works of such Postmodern choreographers as SIMONE FORTI, DEBORAH HAY, STEVE PAXTON, and others from Judson Church.
SURGE DANCE COMPANY (1996-2000) Baltimore, MD Founding company member. Performed in NYC, Lisbon, Portugal, and various venues in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Choreographers included: Ken Skrzesz (Artistic Director), Jan Van Dyke, Amanda Thom-Woodson, Stephanie Powell, and Stephanie Thibeault, among others.
KINETICS DANCE THEATRE (1994-1996) Baltimore, MD Professional company member. Performed in New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, and other locations, including the company’s own school and performance space in Ellicott City, MD.
VAN BURCH AND WELLFORD SHOW (1994) Five Star Theatre, Branson, MO Professional dancer in this Vegas-style show, starring illusionist Kirby VanBurch and comedian Phillip Wellford.
SHOJI TABUCHI SHOW (1993) Shoji Tabuchi Theatre, Branson, MO Professional dancer/singer in this musical revue, starring Japanese “fiddle” player, Shoji Tabuchi.
RESEARCH – SELECTED COMMISSIONS/GUEST ARTIST RESIDENCIES University of Arkansas – Dept. of Theatre – Guest Choreographer (December 2022) Fayetteville, AR Hired to set Gems from Quicksilver on the student dance company, The Movement, for their inaugural dance concert, Rebirth, as part of the Theatre Department’s season.
North County Academy of Dance – Guest Artist – (January 2017, October 2018) Bonsall, CA Taught ballet and modern master classes for young dancers on pre-professional track.
Ballet Arkansas – Commission for new choreographic work (2012) Little Rock, AR Commissioned to create original choreographic work for professional company repertoire. The resulting work, American Dream, was commissioned and originally produced by Ballet Arkansas. Premiered October 12, 2012 in Lucy Lockett Cabe Theatre at Wildwood Park for the Arts.
Perpetual Motion Dance Company – Guest Choreographer (February 2011) Oklahoma City, OK Hired to set my dance quartet, Covetous, Our Bond Endures, on this professional dance company. University of Central Oklahoma – Guest Artist – Master Class in Modern Dance (Feb 2011) Edmond, OK Contracted to teach a master class in modern dance to dance students at Univ of Central OK.
N. Little Rock H.S. Dance Program –Arts in Education workshop (annually, 2010–2013) N. Little Rock, AR Taught workshops in Improvisation and Dance Composition.
National Taiwan College of Physical Education – International Residency (Sep 2007) Taichung, Taiwan Hired as guest artist to teach modern dance and improvisation to students in the dance program at National Taiwan College of Physical Education. Two-week residency.
Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival – Guest Choreographer (July 2007) Edmond/Oklahoma City, OK Selected as guest choreographer to set one of my choreographic works on the dancers of the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival. Also taught master class in ballet as part of the contract.
RESEARCH – SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Presenter –"Preparing Students for the Professional World," Arkansas Dance Teacher Professional Development Day, Arkansas Dance Network – UALR Center for Performing Arts – Little Rock, AR, United States. (January 16, 2020).
Co-Presenter –"Dance 2050: Changed Contexts, Media, and Mentoring in Choreography," National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) National Conference, Hyatt Regency Miami – Miami, FL, United States. (October 23, 2019).
Panelist –"Building Pathways of Leadership through NDEO’s Dance 2050 Initiative," National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) National Conference, Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine – San Diego, CA, United States. (October 5, 2018).
Co-Presenter –"Dance 2050: Changing Definitions, Changing Education: Moving into New Dance Again," National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) National Conference, Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine – San Diego, CA, United States. (October 5, 2018).
Presenter –"Smash, Grab, Shape! – an approach to dance composition," American College Dance Association South Region Conference, Northwestern State University of Louisiana – Natchitoches, LA, United States. (April 5, 2018).
Author/Presenter –"Creating Dance Cultures: University Dance Programs as Advocates for Dance Education,"– National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) National Conference –Hyatt Regency Riverwalk – San Antonio, TX, United States. (Nov 13, 2017).
Author/Presenter – “Dancing Counterpoints: Discovering the Human Body Through CyberPartners” Popular Culture/American Culture Association - National Conference, Toronto, Canada (March, 2002). Also presented at the Mid-Atlantic PCA/ACA Regional Conference in Silver Spring, MD (October, 2001)
Panel Chair – “Dance and Technology” panel – Dancing in the Millennium Conference – Washington, DC (July, 2000).
Facilitator – “Moving Megabytes” and “The Computer Animation of Ballet: An Aid to Dance Notation in the 21st Century” – Dancing in the Millennium Conference – Washington, DC (July, 2000). Assisted in the computer labs for these two hands-on dance and technology workshops.
RESEARCH – PUBLICATIONS “Michael Baryshnikov”– Brief (1,000-word) entry for Dance Heritage Coalition’s “Online Treasures Exhibition” Approached and hired by Project Manager Imogen Smith upon recommendation by Libby Smigel, editor for the reference book project, Icons in American Dance. Online article published in September 2012. “Susana Menda plays Susana Menda” – Ballet CD for publication/distribution in Brazil Worked closely with musician and composer Susana Menda to develop ballet accompaniment CD, including variations that possess a distinctively Latin flavor. Completed in Summer 2011. Distributed in Brazil. Various choreographic works selected for presentation outside the university. Refer to Addendum C: Choreographic Works.
“Mikhail Baryshnikov: Servant to the Dance”–12,000-word article submitted/accepted for the proposed two-volume reference book, Icons in American Dance (Submitted June 2009) Publication was anticipated for late 2012, but was delayed (and later canceled) by change of publisher. Managing editor, Libby Smigel, Ph.D.
SERVICE – UNIVERSITY (UA LITTLE ROCK) Member, University Committee – Academic Planning and Finance Committee – 2018–2020 Member, University Governance – UA Little Rock Faculty Senate – 2015–2018 Member, University Search Committee – Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – 2016–2017 Member, University Committee – Ad Hoc Committee to Review Admission Standards – 2016–2017 Member, University Committee – Student Research and Creative Works Committee – 2013–2016 Member, University Committee – Admissions and Transfer Credit Committee – 2010–2012 Member, University Task Group on Core Curriculum – Science, Engineering, & Technology – 2011–2012 Chair, College (CALS) Awards and Scholarships Committee – 2017–2020 Member, College (CALS) Awards and Scholarships Committee – 2016–2017 Member, College (CALS) Dean’s Advisory Committee – 2014–2015 Member, College (AHSS) Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention Committee – 2008–2010, 2012–2013 Member, College (AHSS) Faculty Excellence Committee – Spring 2012 Member, College (AHSS) Teaching with Technology Team – 2010–2012 Chair, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Committee for Dance Curriculum Development (2017–2020) Member, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committer for Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance (2017) Chair, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Committee for Internal Program Review – Dance Program – 2016–2017 Member, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Committee for Internal Program Review – Dance Program – 2015–2016 Member, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committee – Department Chair – 2015–2016 Chair, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committee – Assistant Professor of Dance – 2015–2016 Member, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committee – Assistant Professor of Theatre – 2013–2014 Member, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committee – Assistant Professor of Dance – 2012–2013 Member, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committee – Assistant Professor of Dance – 2010–2011 Chair, Dept of Theatre Arts & Dance – Search Committee – Assistant Professor of Dance – 2008–2009
SERVICE – COMMUNITY Arkansas High School Dance Festival (2019-present) – various locations (Hosted at UALR in January 2020.) Starting with the inaugural event in 2019, helped plan/organize Arkansas Dance Network's annual AHSDF.
Arkansas Dance Teacher Professional Development Day – Little Rock, AR (January 16, 2020) Hosted and helped plan/organize Arkansas Dance Network's first ADTPD at UA Little Rock. Arkansas dance educators from various sectors (K-12, private studios, higher education) gathered to share ideas and learn from guest teachers and each other, expanding their knowledge and creating community.
Presenter - Taking It to the Schools: Community Experiences in Fine Arts - (various locations) - Arkansas "COMMON GROUND: EXPLORING DIVERSITY THROUGH THEATRE AND DANCE," Partnership with Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas Arts Council, Arkansans for the Arts, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Taught PD workshops for theatre and dance teachers in various locations across Arkansas.
Director – After School Dance Program – Forest Heights Middle School – Little Rock, AR (2010–2013) Worked with the St. Vincent Foundation in the planning and implementation of Dancing Our Way to a Healthy Future, a project to help at-risk students develop healthy eating and exercise habits, along with a sense of discipline and self-motivation, through the training and discipline of dance. Taught during first semester (Fall 2010), then continued as director/liaison while UALR students taught for remainder of project (2011–2013).
Workshop Instructor – Walton Arts Center – Fayetteville, AR – October 13, 2012 Conducted choreographic tableaus workshop as part of THEA Foundation dance workshop with Bill Hastings.
SERVICE – PROFESSION Adjudicator/Panel Member – Arkansas Arts Council (November, 2022) Little Rock, AR Serve on panel to review application materials and make selections for the Arts on Tour Roster.
Adjudicator – Ballet Arkansas’ 2016 Visions Choreographic Competition (Aug 20, 2016) Little Rock, AR Adjudicated and gave public feedback to choreographers competing for a commission to set a full-length work on Ballet Arkansas.
Presenter – American College Dance Association – Regional Conferences (2003–present) Various locations Taught master classes for faculty and students: Modern Dance, Composition, Partnering, Contact Improvisation.
Committee Member – Arkansas Fine Arts (Dance) Curriculum Revision Committee (June 2014) N. Little Rock, AR Worked with Arkansas dance educators and Arkansas Department of Education to revise Arkansas’ Fine Arts (Dance) Curriculum K-12 Frameworks, aligning them with the National Core Arts Standards.
Conference Co-Coordinator – American College Dance Festival Association – (March 2014) Little Rock, AR Hosted the South Region Conference of the American College Dance Festival Association at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Guest Speaker – Arkansas Arts Center – Dance Film Festival, (November 30, 2011) Invited guest to introduce the film, All That Jazz, with a brief talk about Bob Fosse. The film was part of a series of dance films presented at the Arkansas Arts Center.
American College Dance (Festival) Association – Faculty Representative (2003–present) Conference Co-Coordinator for 2014 South Region Conference, hosted at UA Little Rock Dance Studies Association (formerly CORD – Congress on Research in Dance) – Member
American Dance Guild – Member
Dance USA – Member
PCA/ACA (Popular Culture/American Culture Association) – Member (2000–2010)
Dance Coalition - Advisory Board Member (2008–2009) Served on Advisory Board for this dance organization in Northwest Arkansas.
RELATED EXPERIENCE – TECHNICAL Video and Sound Board Operator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Operated sound board and video playback as needed for dance productions.
Webmaster for Dance Program pages of department website, UALR (2008–2013) and Wichita State University (2004–2008) – Created website that allowed current and prospective dance students and faculty to access information about Dance program events and activities. Enabled website to be used as a recruiting tool.
Dance and Technology Specialist/Mentor, Wichita State University (2004–2008) – Created, edited, and archived videos of choreographic works of guest artists, dance faculty, and students. Mentored students and faculty in digital sound and video editing. Developed new Dance Technology and Production course for dance majors. Served on various Technology committees for the School of Performing Arts and College of Fine Arts.
Assistant Stage Manager, National American College Dance Festival – Terrace Theatre, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC (2002); Tawes Theatre, Univ of MD, College Park, MD (2000).
Lighting Designer/Operator – Designed lighting and occasionally operated lighting board in various productions while at University of Maryland (1999–2002) and while teaching dance at Lansdowne High School (1998–1999).
Digital Video Editor/Video Operator – Operated video equipment and compiled/edited footage for performances and conference presentations. at University of Maryland (1999–2002), Wichita State University (2004–2008) and University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2008–present).
Dance and Technology Specialist, University of Maryland – Composed various projects for colleagues, students, faculty, and my own work. Used a wide array of software, including SoundEdit, ProTools, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Adaptec Toast, Adaptec Jam, MS PowerPoint, and others (1999–2002).
Costuming – Designed and built costumes for my own works, and assisted others in construction, alterations and repairs at Wichita State University (2004–2008), University of Maryland (1999–2002), Lansdowne High School (1998-1999), SURGE Dance Company of Baltimore (1996–2000), and Kinetics Dance Theatre (1994–1996).
RELATED EXPERIENCE – ADMINISTRATIVE Arkansas Dance Network Board of Directors – Treasurer (2020–present) President (2013–2020); VP (2009–2013) Currently serving on the Board as Treasurer. Helped ADN become a state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). Created active website (2010) for organization. Set up shared digital files for Board members. Created templates and payment methods for membership and event registration. Help the organization fulfill its mission to promote and advocate for the art of dance throughout the state of Arkansas. Serve the organization by helping ADN become a true network for dance across the state. Work closely with THEA Foundation, Arkansas Arts Council, and National Dance Education Organization to meet common goals and foster arts education throughout the state.
Graduate Council – University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland (2000 – 2001) Student representative for University’s Graduate (faculty) Council, served on Graduate Education Committee.
Business Manager – Kinetics Dance Theatre, Ellicott City, Maryland (1994–1996)
AWARDS/HONORS Juried Selection – Choreographic work selected for the Gala Concert of ACDA South Conference (2014) Choreographic work, Engendered Species (2013), selected by conference adjudicators (Christopher K. Morgan, Anjali Austin, and Douglas Nielsen) for performance in the 2014 South Region Conference Gala Performance.
Summer Research Fellowship - UALR College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (2012) Received a Summer Research Fellowship in the amount of $3000 to bring together a concert of my choreographic work and (hopefully) tour it nationally. This funding, in conjunction with other fundraising, helped me organize the “State of Being” tour with dancers selected to be part of my Tee•Bo•Dans company.
Juried Selection – “State of Being” project selected for funding through USA Projects (2012) As a fellowship recipient through the Arkansas Arts Council, eligible to apply for a fundraising project though this 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The “State of Being” project involved forming a company of dancers (Tee•Bo•Dans) to perform a full concert of seven of my choreographic works; the project entailed 3-1/2 weeks of intensive rehearsals followed by two weeks of performance touring. At the heart of this project was touring itself; the importance of Arkansas dancers networking and performing in larger dance communities cannot be overestimated. With tax-deductibility and matching funds through USA Projects, raised goal of $8500 to support the touring of “State of Being” to NYC and Baltimore, MD in June 2013. NOTE: USA Projects is now Hatchfund.
Commissioned Work – American Dream – Ballet Arkansas (2012) Commissioned by Ballet Arkansas to create an original work for their repertoire. The resulting work, American Dream, was commissioned and originally produced by Ballet Arkansas on October 12, 2012 in Lucy Lockett Cabe Theatre in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Individual Artist Fellowship in Choreography – Arkansas Arts Council (2010) Choreographic work reviewed and selected by outside adjudicators to receive this one-time award. Awards in the category of Choreography are granted approximately every five years.
Guest Choreographer – Perpetual Motion Dance Company (2011) Hired to set my choreographic work, Covetous, Our Bond Endures, on this professional dance company.
Juried Selection – Blind Faith selected by outside adjudicators for presentation (2009) Blind Faith (excerpt) selected as top choice for presentation on 2009 Dance Coalition concert in NW Arkansas by outside (blind) adjudicators Frank Vega and Aaron Girlinghouse.
Nominee – Academy for Effective Teaching award – Wichita State University (2007)
University Research/Creative Projects Award (URCA) grant – Wichita State University (2006) Integrating Interactive Technology in Live Dance Performance
Distinguished Teaching Assistant for 2001–2002 – University of Maryland (2002)
Graduate Student of the Year – National Dance Association – University of Maryland (2001)
18th Annual Choreographers’ Showcase – Maryland/National Capital Parks & Planning Commission (2001) Choreography selected by Sean Curran and Jane Comfort for presentation in this adjudicated concert.
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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.
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TEACHING University of Arkansas at Little Rock – Associate Professor, Head of Dance (2008–present) Little Rock, AR Teach all levels of Modern Dance, Ballet, Improvisation, Choreography, Dance History, IT for Theatre & Dance, Jazz, and Dance Pedagogy. Guest lecturer for Donaghey Scholars course in Fine Arts. Mentored student projects, including one for Donaghey Scholar’s program. Teach various courses across the curriculum, as needed. Courses taught at UALR in the last five years at UA Little Rock include: Modern I, Modern II, Modern III, Modern IV, Ballet II, Ballet III, Ballet IV, Improvisation, Choreography I, Choreography II, Choreography III, Dance Pedagogy, Dance History I, and Dance History II.
Arkansas Arts in Education Roster – (2010–present) Arkansas Arts Council Listed on the Arkansas Arts Council’s Arts in Education Roster, enabling schools across the state to have me teach dance workshops and residencies through grants and/or mini-grants from the Arkansas Arts Council.
Museum of Discovery – Arts in Education Residency (2019–2022) Little Rock, AR Conduct in-school arts-in-education residencies for elementary school students, each culminating in a presentation at the Museum of Discovery’s STEAM Night for the school. Elementary schools included Oakbrooke Elementary, Crystal Hill Elementary, Friendship Aspire Academy, and Ridge Road Elementary.
TEE-BO-DANS – Adult/Professional Modern Dance Classes (2016–present) Little Rock, AR Teach adult/professional modern dance classes to area dancers and company members.
Foundation of Arts – Guest Artist – Ballet Intensive (Summer 2022, Summer 2021) Jonesboro, AR Teach ballet, modern, and composition to dancers in summer ballet intensive.
Hot Springs High School Dance Program – Guest Teacher (2018, 2019) Hot Springs, AR Teach modern master classes to students in high school dance program.
Shuffles & Ballet II – Guest Artist – Pre-Professional Ballet classes (Fall 2018) Little Rock, AR Teach ballet classes in the Pre-Professional program; four-week residency.
Foundation of Arts – Guest Artist – Ballet Intensive (Summer 2019) Jonesboro, AR Teach ballet, modern, and composition to dancers in summer ballet intensive.
North County Academy of Dance – Guest Artist – (October 2018) Bonsall, CA Teach modern dance and improvisation classes for young dancers on pre-professional track.
Shuffles & Ballet II – Resident Guest Artist (September-October, 2018) Little Rock, AR Guest taught ballet classes in the Pre-Professional program for four weeks.
Taking It to the Schools: Community Experiences in Theatre and Dance (2018) 6 statewide locations (Arkansas) Fine Arts Professional Development workshops sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education, the Arkansas Arts Council, and the Arkansans for the Arts. Partnered with a K-12 Theatre Teacher as we conducted summer PD workshops in locations across Arkansas for K-12 Theatre and Dance Teachers and other interested community members. (Little Rock, El Dorado, West Memphis, Mountain View, Mena, Springdale)
Foundation of Arts – Guest Artist – Ballet Intensive (Summer 2017) Jonesboro, AR Teach ballet, modern, and composition to dancers in summer ballet intensive.
Blackbird Academy of Arts – Guest Artist (Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Summer 2016) Conway, AR Taught modern and ballet classes for summer intensives, and ballet for one semester as a guest artist.
Ballet Arkansas Summer Intensive – Guest Artist (Summer 2015) Little Rock, AR Taught modern and ballet technique classes to young dancers during summer intensives.
Shuffles & Ballet II – Guest Artist (2014–present) Little Rock, AR Taught modern classes in an intensive for Shuffles students in 2014. Periodically teach as guest ballet teacher. Wildwood Park for the Arts – Arts in Education Residency (Two annually, 2011–2016) Little Rock, AR Conducted in-school residencies designed to help teachers understand how the curriculum can be effectively taught through movement. Residencies at Robinson Elementary and Chenal Elementary.
Workshop Instructor – Russellville High School – Russellville, AR – (February 16, 2013) Russelville, AR Taught dance workshop for students at Russellville High School. Mentor and consultant for current instructors.
North Little Rock High School Dance Program – (annually, 2010–2013) North Little Rock, AR Through an Arkansas Arts Council grant for Arts in Education (2010–2011 and 2012–2013), hired by the North Little Rock School District for an annual residency involving the North Little Rock High School dance students in a choreography workshop. Hired by NLRHS without AAC assistance in 2011–2012.
Workshop Instructor – North Arkansas Dance Academy – Batesville, AR – January 19, 2013 Taught dance workshop for in this private studio in Batesville, AR.
Master Class Instructor – Dancer’s Edge – Benton, AR – October 3, 2012 Taught master class in modern dance to students at Dancer’s Edge studio in Benton, AR. Also arranged for student to teach a master class in hip-hop at the studio.
Master Class Instructor – Benton Co. School of the Arts – Rogers, AR – November 2, 2011 Taught master class in modern dance to dance students at performing arts high school.
Master Class Instructor – North Little Rock High School Dance Program – N. Little Rock, AR – October 2011 Taught (free) modern dance master classes to students enrolled in dance classes at N. Little Rock H.S.
University of Central Oklahoma – Guest Artist – Modern Dance Master Class (February 2011) Edmond, OK Hired by university to teach a master class in Modern Dance to UCO dance majors.
Workshop Instructor – Texarkana Dance Academy – January 29, 2011 Taught dance workshop/master class for dancers at Texarkana Dance Academy.
Dancing Our Way to a Healthy Future (2010-2013) Little Rock, AR This project was a collaboration with Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St. Vincent to help at-risk students develop healthy eating and exercise habits, discipline, and self-motivation, through the discipline of dance. Working with students at Forest Heights Middle School, served as primary instructor/director during Fall 2010, then served as director/liason (with UALR students teaching) for the remainder of the project (2011–2013).
Wichita State University – Assistant Professor of Dance (2004–2008) Wichita, KS Taught all levels of Modern Dance Technique, Choreography, Art of Dance, Improvisation, Dance Technology and Production, and Dance History. Mentored students in performance and choreography. Mentored students and faculty in digital sound and video editing projects. Taught master classes and workshops at annual events, such as Kansas Dance Festival, Children’s Dance Festival, and American College Dance Association Regional Conferences.
National Taiwan College of Physical Education – Guest Artist (September, 2007) Taichung, Taiwan Taught master classes in modern dance, improvisation, repertory, and composition as a guest artist in this highly rigorous dance program. Two-week residency. Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival – Guest Artist (July, 2007) Oklahoma City, OK Taught ballet master class as part of this annual festival. Also worked with dancers to set one of my works as a guest choreographer for this festival. One-week residency.
ArtisTree® – Guest Artist (2005–2006) Hutchinson, KS Hired as guest artist to periodically teach master classes in modern dance. Introduced dance students to modern dance and helped studio director locate qualified teachers for ongoing modern dance classes.
Grand Valley State University, Department of Music – (2003–2004) Allendale, MI Taught Intermediate and Advanced Modern Technique, Dance History, Improvisation, and Choreography. Organized field trips, master classes, workshops, and performances to expose students to new forms of dance. Dickinson College – Visiting Assistant Professor / Acting Director of Dance (2002–2003) Carlisle, PA Taught all levels of Modern Dance Technique, Fundamentals of Dance, Dance and Culture, Fundamentals of Choreography, and Applied Choreography. Served as director, recruiter, and promoter for this single-faculty-member program within the Theatre & Dance Department. One-year sabbatical replacement.
University of Maryland – Adjunct Faculty (Summer 2002) College Park, MD Introduction to Dance (DANC200). Taught this undergraduate dance appreciation course to primarily non-dancers enrolled in Summer Term courses at University of Maryland, College Park.
University of Maryland – Graduate Teaching Assistant (1999–2002) College Park, MD Modern Dance technique classes (DANC148; 7 sections/6 semesters). Introduction to Dance (DANC200; 5 semesters; instruction assistant). Mentored undergraduate students as performers and choreographers.
Modern Dance Workshop – Director / Instructor (1994–1999, 2001) Jonesboro, AR Taught modern technique, improvisation, composition, and ballet technique to students in an intensive summer workshop.
Kinetics Dance Theatre company school – Instructor (1994–1996) Ellicott City, MD Taught modern, ballet, jazz, and tap technique, and creative movement. All ages: preschool through adult. Also taught Summer Intensive and summer evening classes.
Lansdowne High School – Dance Instructor (1998–1999) Lansdowne, MD Taught ballet and modern technique, composition, and musical theatre dance. Developed curriculum for new dance program at this Baltimore County Public High School.
Harbor Arts Center – Program Director / Instructor (1997–1998) Baltimore, MD Developed curriculum, recruited students from South Baltimore community. Taught all ages, preschool through adult. Modern and ballet technique classes, creative movement classes.
Carver Center for the Arts – After School Arts Program, Instructor (1996–1999) Towson, MD Composition, modern, ballet and jazz technique, and repertory.
Howard County Center for the Arts – Ballet Instructor (1998) Ellicott City, MD Instructor for ballet technique classes.
Baltimore County Public Schools – Workshop Instructor (1997) Towson, MD Taught jazz and hip-hop workshops for Baltimore County school teachers.
The Dance Factory – Workshop Instructor (1993, 1998) Jonesboro, AR Creative movement workshop and dance technique introduction for area third-graders, conducted by Inertia Dance Company of Southwest Missouri State University.
Goucher College – Workshop Instructor (1996, 1997) Towson, MD Taught improvisation, modern, and jazz technique in master classes at summer workshops.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools – Instructor (1995) Anne Arundel County, MD Taught modern and ballet technique classes at Dance Camp ’95.
Southwest Missouri State University (1991–1993) Springfield, MO Student teacher / substitute teacher – modern and ballet technique.
Dance Connection – Guest Instructor (1990–1992) Jonesboro, AR Guest teacher of ballet, modern, and jazz technique.
Springfield Ballet – Instructor (1990–1993) Springfield, MO Taught ballet technique and adult ballet classes.
Christie McNeill Dance Studio – Instructor (1988) Jonesboro, AR Taught ballet classes at this local dance studio.
The Dance Factory – Dance Assistant (1986–1989) Jonesboro, AR Taught and assisted with annual dance workshop for elementary school children in NE Arkansas.
Ballet Jonesboro – Instructor (1985–1989) Jonesboro, AR Taught ballet and jazz technique classes.
TEACHING – CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT University of Arkansas at Little Rock – Associate Professor, Head of Dance (2008–2023) Little Rock, AR Developed and proposed curriculum and assessment plans for B.F.A. in Dance Performance; degree launched in Fall 2009. Worked closely with Jay Raphael, Department Chair; David Belcher, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and Susan Hoffpauir, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, to develop an appropriate curriculum that met the B.F.A. guidelines of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD – national accrediting body) while fitting into the existing academic structure of the university. Actively participated and served on numerous committees and activities related to the dance curriculum, including its relationship to the evolving core curriculum for the university. Following external program reviewrecommendations, worked closely with Department Chair to develop the curriculum for the B.A. in Dance, which launched in Fall 2018.
Wichita State University – Assistant Professor of Dance (2004–2008) Wichita, KS Worked with colleagues to develop and propose new curriculum for existing B.F.A. in Performing Arts–Dance. Attended curriculum meetings and handled paperwork to assure timely approval of new degree program. Grand Valley State University, Department of Music – (2003–2004) Allendale, MI Assistant Professor of Dance (Tenure-Track) / Assistant Department Chair Developed curriculum and implemented administrative procedures for the dance program. Laid groundwork for creating a dance program that would meet national accreditation standards.
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RESEARCH – CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS Bare Bones Premiere: April 22, 2022 Evening-length, site-specific work performed by UA Little Rock dancers April 22–24, 2022 – Little Rock, AR in UALR University Theatre. (Collaboration with colleague Stephen K. Stone and current dance majors.)
3 for 5 Premiere: November 12, 2021 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR Haislip Theatre November 12–13, 2021 – Little Rock, AR
Brubeck Blitz Premiere: November 14, 2019 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 14–17, 2019 – Little Rock, AR Performed at Discover Day – Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall November 7, 2019 – Little Rock, AR
Angel Wings Premiere: May 22, 2019 Solo performance for LifeQuest program – collaboration with Wayne Chapman May 22, 2019 – Little Rock, AR
The Royal We Premiere: April 25, 2019 – Little Rock, AR Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 25–29, 2019 – Little Rock, AR
WanderlustPremiere: April 7, 2019 Performed by TeeBoDans at Argenta Community Theatre April 7, 2019 – North Little Rock, AR
Exploding Changes Premiere: Fall 2018 Performed by UA Little Rock Dance on Tour various dates, Fall 2018 – various locations
Lesser No More Premiere: April 19, 2018 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 19–22, 2018 – Little Rock, AR
Where We Are Meant to Be Premiere: April 19, 2018 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 19–22, 2018 – Little Rock, AR
Rebellious Joy Premiere: November 16, 2017 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 16–19, 2017 – Little Rock, AR
Ethereal Gathering Premiere: April 1, 2017 Performed at Dance ImpACT – Argenta Community Theatre April 1, 2017 – N. Little Rock, AR Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 20–23, 2017 – Little Rock, AR
Trip the Light Fandango Premiere: April 20, 2017 Performed by UALR dancers – collaboration with pianist Linda Holzer April 20–23, 2017 – Little Rock, AR
Intertwining Premiere: April 13, 2017 Performed by TeeBoDans dancers at Hot Springs Middle School Auditorium April 13, 2017 – Hot Springs, AR
Dawnings Premiere: November 17, 2016 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 17–20, 2016 – Little Rock, AR
Expiration:Date Premiere: April 21, 2016 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 21–24, 2016 – Little Rock, AR
Without to From Within Premiere: November 19, 2015 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 19–22, 2015 – Little Rock, AR
Sambao Premiere: April 16, 2015 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 16–20, 2015 – Little Rock, AR
Place Premiere: June 20, 2013 Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD Preview performance at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed at Dance ImpACT – Argenta Community Theatre April 9, 2016 – N. Little Rock, AR Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 21–24, 2016 – Little Rock, AR Performed by UALR dance majors at University Theatre April 22–24, 2022 – Little Rock, AR Engendered Species Premiere: April 18, 2013 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 18–21, 2013 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
American Dream Premiere: October 12, 2012 Commissioned and originally performed by Ballet Arkansas at Wildwood Park* Oct 12–14, 2012 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Ballet Arkansas at Grand Prairie Center October 16, 2012 – Stuttgart, AR Performed by Ballet Arkansas at UALR University Theatre April 18–21, 2013 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD *commissioned and originally produced by Ballet Arkansas on October 12, 2012 at Lucy Lockett Cabe Theatre, Wildwood Park, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Quartet – Movement II Premiere: April 19, 2012 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 19–22, 2012 – Little Rock, AR
So, Love… Premiere: April 15-17, 2011 Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 15–17, 2011 – Little Rock, AR
Oui, Oui, Paris! Premiere: April 15-18, 2010 Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 15–18, 2010 – Little Rock, AR
MOVEMENT SOLO Premiere: February 19, 2009 Part of Samuel Beckett’s, Endgame, directed by Wayne Chapman; Music by Bob Boury. Premiered at UALR’s Haislip Theatre on February 19, 2009.
Los juegos de pasión Premiere: on April 16, 2009 Performed at UALR University Theatre April 15–18, 2010 – Little Rock, AR Adjudicated at ACDA Central Region Conference March 19, 2010 – Urbana, IL Performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 16–19, 2009 – Little Rock, AR Preview performance at Student Circles Fools’ Fest April 1, 2009 – Little Rock, AR Preview performance at Bailey Alumni Center – Taste of Latin America March 19, 2009 – Little Rock, AR
Verge Premiere: November 2007 Performed by Wichita State University dancers at Miller Concert Hall November 2007 – Wichita, KS Performed as part of “Choreography Concert Plus” at Univ of Central OK October 2007 – Edmond, OK
Escape to What? Premiere: April 2007 Performed by Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2007 – Wichita KS
Beautiful As I Am Premiere: November 2006 Performed by Wichita State University dancers at Miller Concert Hall November 2006 – Wichita, KS
Finding Closure Premiere: December 2005 Performed by Hillary Hoesch (solo) at Wichita State University’s Litwin Theatre December 2005 – Wichita, KS
A Day for Dancing Premiere: December 4, 2005 Performed by WSU dancers and choir members at Wiedemann Recital Hall December 4-5, 2005 – Wichita, KS
Alternate Realities Premiere: November 16, 2005 Performed by WSU dancers at Miller Concert Hall November 16–18, 2005 – Wichita, KS Performed by Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival at Stage Center July 2007 – Oklahoma City, OK Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 19–22, 2012 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
MARRIAGE OF FIGARO – Dance Duet Premiere: November 2005 Performed by WSU Opera Theatre performers at Miller Concert Hall November 2005 – Wichita, KS
Blind Faith Premiere: April 2005 Performed by WSU dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2005 – Wichita, KS Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 2009 – Little Rock, AR SELECTED for presentation (excerpt) at Dance Coalition Concert April 25–26, 2009 – Springdale, AR Juried selection by outside adjudicators, Frank Vega and Aaron Girlinghouse, as top choice for concert.
Object of My Affection Premiere: November 2004 Performed by Wichita State University dancers November 2004 – Wichita, KS Restaged for the American College Dance Festival at University of Central OK March 2005 – Edmond, OK
Moving On Premiere: March 2004 Performed by Grand Valley State University dancers at Louis Armstrong Theatre March 2004 – Allendale, MI
Waltzing Matilda Premiere: October, 2003 Performed by Grand Valley State University dancers October, 2003 – Allendale, MI
Gems from Quicksilver Premiere: November 22, 2002 Originally created on the dancers at Dickinson College’s Mather Theatre November 22, 2002 – Carlisle, PA Adjudicated at American College Dance Festival in Buffalo, NY in 2003 March 2003 – Buffalo, NY Restaged at Missouri St. Univ. (guest choreographer) – Coger Theatre April 21–24, 2005 – Springfield, MO Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 15–17, 2011 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Univ of Arkansas dancers for Rebirth, at U of A (guest artist) Dec 2–4, 2022 – Fayetteville, AR
Through Many, One Premiere: November 22, 2002 Performed by Dickinson College Dancers at Mathers Theatre November 22, 2002 – Carlisle, PA
Changes– M.F.A. Thesis Concert November 2001 A collection of choreographic selections presented as a body of work inspired by great jazz composers and musicians. Premiered two new works: Covetous, Our Bond Endures (2001) and When the Recesses Take Hold (2001). Also featured: Beyond Rahsaan (2000) and CROSS (2000).
Covetous, Our Bond Endures Premiere: November 2001 Premiered at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, UMCP November 2001 – College Park, MD Performed by Perpetual Motion Dance Company (guest choreographer) June 3–4, 2011 – Oklahoma City, OK Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at UALR University Theatre April 18–21, 2013 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
When the Recesses Take Hold Premiere: November 2001 Premiered at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, UMCP November 2001 – College Park, MD Solo performed and choreographed by Stephanie Thibeault November 2001 – College Park, MD Performed at Dickinson College Mathers Theatre November 22–24, 2002 – Carlisle, PA
STRAND Premiere: May 9, 2001 Premiered at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, UMCP May 9, 2001 – College Park, MD Evening-length collaborative performance art work, blending movement, live and computer-generated music, video, and computer-generated images. Debuted May 9, 2001 in the new Dance Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Beyond Rahsaan Premiere: November 2000 Premiered by Stephanie Thibeault, Connie Fink, and Jennifer (Martinez) Dorsey November 2000 – College Park, MD Performed at Publick Playhouse in 18th Annual Choreographers Showcase* February 2001 – Cheverly, MD Restaged for/performed by Wichita St Univ dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2008 – Wichita, KS Performed by Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on tour in Taiwan May 2008 – (various cities) – Taiwan Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at UALR University Theatre April 15–17, 2011 – Little Rock, AR Selected by Sean Curran and Jane Comfort for presentation at the 18th Annual Choreographers’ Showcase (February, 2001) at Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, MD, in the Washington, DC, Metro Area.
CROSS Premiere: November 2000 Premiered by UMCP dancers at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center November 2000 – College Park, MD Performed at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center November 2001 – College Park, MD Restaged for/performed by Wichita State University dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2008 – Wichita, KS
Within the Chaos Premiere: April 2000 Performed by University of Maryland dancers April 2000 – College Park, MD
Sellout Premiere: April 2000 Performed by University of Maryland dancers April 2000 – College Park, MD
GREASE Performances: Spring 1999 Choreographer for Lansdowne High School’s production Spring 1999 – Baltimore County, MD
Ongoing Premiere: 1997 Performed by SURGE Dance Company of Baltimore at Carver Center for the Arts, 1997 – Towson, MD
The Hunt Premiere: 1995 Performed by Kinetics Dance Theatre’s Student Dance Company Baltimore, MD
Orchid Variations Premiere: 1995 Performed by Anne Arundel County Summer Dance Workshop dancers. Anne Arundel County, MD
La Joie de Jeunesse(The Joy of Youth) Premiere: 1994 Performed by Kinetics Student Dance Company at Howard County Ctr for the Arts 1994 – Baltimore, MD
Le Mystere Premiere: 1993 Performed by Southwest Missouri State University dancers at Coger Theatre Spring 1993 – Springfield, MO
Urbana Premiere: 1992 Performed by Southwest Missouri State University dancers at Coger Theatre Spring 1992 – Springfield, MO Re-staged for the American College Dance Festival, 1993, Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA
Various other works created for concerts and musicals include: Harbor Arts Center, Baltimore, MD (1998–1999), Lansdowne High School, Baltimore Co., MD (1998–1999), Carver Center for the Arts, Towson, MD (1997–2000), Kinetics Dance Theatre, Baltimore, MD (1994–1996), CRE-8 Summer Gifted Program, NE Arkansas (1991), Nettleton High School Musicals and Choir Concerts, Jonesboro, AR (1985–1989).
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PERFORMANCE EMMETT TILL PROJECT - Little Rock, AR (2020) In a film directed by Wayne Chapman, performed alongside fellow dancer, Ameria Jones, to a reading of Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem, “A Bronzeville Mother Loiters in Mississippi. Meanwhile, a Mississippi Mother Burns Bacon”
ANGEL WINGS - Little Rock, AR (2019) Performed solo dance (as guest artist) alongside singing and poetry readings by LifeQuest program participants. Collaboration with Wayne Chapman, Director.
THE NUTCRACKER – BALLET ARKANSAS - Little Rock, Arkansas (2017, 2018) Performed in the Party Scene (Act I) Frau Stahlbaum (2018) and as one of the Russian family parents (2017)
How to Approach the Bereaved - Little Rock, Arkansas (2012) Performed solo to Bryan Borland’s reading of his poetry at his book launch for Less Fortunate Pirates – Arkansas Arts Center, November 13, 2012.
ARTSCAPE - Wichita, KS (2005) Performed solo dance improvisation along with live music played by cellist Jakub Omsky.
ARTSCAPE - Wichita, KS (2004) Performed a ballroom duet with Brad Victory and a trio from Pippin with Sabrina Vasquez and Denise Celestin.
Dickinson College - Carlisle, Pennsylvania (2002) Performed solo, When the Recesses Take Hold, in the Fall Dance Concert.
Maryland Dance Ensemble - College Park, Maryland (1999 – 2002) Performed in faculty, graduate, and guest artist works, including works by Doug Varone, Mark Haim, John Evans, Ed Tyler, Gesel Mason, Maurice Fraga, and Mim Rosen.
Changes and oneself - College Park, Maryland (2001) Performed in my work, and the work of colleague Jennifer (Martinez) Dorsey, in shared evening of original works.
18th ANNUAL Choreographers’ Showcase - Washington, DC (2000, 2001) Performed in work selected by jury for this showcase: in Ed Tyler's work in 2000, and self-choreographed trio in 2001.
Crave the Other - College Park, Maryland (2001) Performed and presented work in mixed concert of emerging choreographers in the M.F.A. program at University of MD.
Baltimore Choreographers' Collaborative Concert - Towson, MD (2001, 2002) Performed in work by Ken Skrzesz, and self-choreographed trio, Beyond Rahsaan in 2001. Performed solo, When the Recesses Take Hold, in 2002.
WHITE OAK DANCE COMPANY - Washington, DC (2000) Performed with Mikhail Baryshnikov in PASTForward, a performance highlighting the works of such Postmodern choreographers as SIMONE FORTI, DEBORAH HAY, STEVE PAXTON, and others from Judson Church.
Millennium Stage - Kennedy Center, Washington, DC (2000) Performed in Ed Tyler's What Remains on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.
SURGE DANCE COMPANY - Baltimore, Maryland (1996 – 2000) Founding company member. Performed in NYC, Lisbon, Portugal, and various venues in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Choreographers included: Ken Skrzesz (Artistic Director), Jan Van Dyke, Amanda Thom-Woodson, Stephanie Powell, and Stephanie Thibeault, among others. Baltimore Choreographers' Collaborative Concert - Towson, MD (2001, 2002) Performed in work by Ken Skrzesz, and self-choreographed trio, Beyond Rahsaan in 2001. Performed solo, When the Recesses Take Hold, in 2002.
WHITE OAK DANCE COMPANY - Washington, DC (2000) Performed with Mikhail Baryshnikov in PASTForward, a performance highlighting the works of such Postmodern choreographers as SIMONE FORTI, DEBORAH HAY, STEVE PAXTON, and others from Judson Church.
SURGE DANCE COMPANY - Baltimore, Maryland (1996 – 2000) Founding company member. Performed in NYC, Lisbon, Portugal, and various venues in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Choreographers included: Ken Skrzesz (Artistic Director), Jan Van Dyke, Amanda Thom-Woodson, Stephanie Powell, and Stephanie Thibeault, among others.
KINETICS DANCE THEATRE - Baltimore, Maryland (1994–1996) Professional company member. Performed in New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, and other locations, including the company’s own performing space in Ellicott City, MD.
VAN BURCH AND WELLFORD SHOW - Five Star Theatre, Branson, Missouri (1994) Professional dancer in this Vegas-style show, starring illusionist Kirby VanBurch and comedian Phillip Wellford.
SHOJI TABUCHI SHOW - Shoji Tabuchi Theater, Branson, MO (1993) Professional dancer/singer in this musical revue, starring Japanese “fiddle” player, Shoji Tabuchi.
Orpheus in the Underworld - Coger Theater, Springfield, Missouri (1993) CAN-CAN DANCER
Spring Break - Cunnigham Studio, New York City (1992) Performed in various modern dance works as part of SOUTHWEST DANCE COMPANY.
IN MOTION Dance Company - St. Louis, Missouri (1992) Guest performer in company concert.
The King & I - Landers Theatre, Springfield, Missouri (1991) SIMON OF LEGREE
Thy Juste Desserts (1986) - St. Mark’s Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas Choreographer and COURT DANCER
JONESBORO JAZZ (1985-1989) - Jonesboro, AR Performed various works on stage and television in NE Arkansas and Memphis, TN.
BALLET COMPANIES (1980-1990) Ballet Jonesboro (Jonesboro, AR) - Company member, soloist. Performed in various ballets, including: THE NUTCRACKER (Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, Mirletons, Snow Corps, Clara), CINDERELLA, COPPELIA, GRADUATION BALL, LA FILLE MAL GARDEE, LES PATINEURS, and others.
Fort Worth City Ballet (Ft. Worth, TX) - Performed in ETUDES.
Tennessee Ballet (Memphis, TN) - Performed in THE NUTCRACKER (Snow Corps).
Springfield Ballet (Springfield, MO) - Performed in THE NUTCRACKER (Mirletons, Snow Corps), RHAPSODY IN BLUE, and others.
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SERVICE – PROFESSION – PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS American College Dance Association – South Region Conferences (annually, 2013–2019, 2023, various locations) Participated in and presented master classes, workshops, panel discussions, and performances. Presented "Dance 2050: Students Envision the Future of Dance" at the 2019 Conference. Attended Regional Membership Meetings and Regional Planning Meetings. Hosted at UALR in March 2014.
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2022 Atlanta, GA “Let’s Make Dance Together: Reigniting the Creative Spark” Nominee to serve on Executive Board as Treasurer, participant in conference events and presentations.
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2021 (Virtual) “Telling Our Stories: The Essentiality of Dance Education in Changing Times” Participated in conference events, met with other Board members (term ended in 2020)
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2020 (Virtual) “Dance and Society: Developing Community, Empathy, and Understanding through Dance” As a Policy Board Member, assisted in the planning for our first virtual national conference. As part of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) committee, helped plan for IDEA conference presentations.
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2019 Miami, FL "The Creative Process: Choreography, Choice-Making, and Communication" Co-leader of discussions for “Dance 2050: Changed Contexts, Media, and Mentoring in Choreography” and participated in the 21st annual National Conference in Miami, October 2019, as a member of the Policy Board of Directors. Participated in various workshops and panel discussions, including NDEO’s “Dance 2050.”
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2018 San Diego, CA "Connections, Knowledge, and Leadership: A New Era in Dance Education" Presenting as panelist for “Building Pathways of Leadership through NDEO’s Dance 2050 Initiative” and participated in the 20th annual National Conference in San Diego, October 2018, as a member of the Policy Board of Directors. Participated in various workshops and panel discussions, including NDEO’s “Dance 2050.”
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2017 San Antonio, TX "Cultivating Equity and Access: Dance Education for All" Presented research paper (“Creating Dance Cultures: University Dance Programs as Advocates for Dance Education”) and participated in the 19th annual National Conference in San Antonio, November 2017, as a newly-elected member of the Policy Board of Directors. Participated in various workshops and panel discussions, including and NDEO’s “Dance 2050.”
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference 2015 Phoenix, AZ Attended National Conference in Phoenix, October 2015. Participated in various workshops and panel discussions, including David Dorfman’s master classes and NDEO’s “Dance 2050” think tank.
National Dance Education Organization – National Conference (Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles, CA Attended National Conference in Los Angeles, October 2012. Participated in various workshops and panel discussions, including Daniel Lewis’ pedagogy workshop based in the Limón technique.
ArtLinks 2010: Our Role in Cultural Sustainability – Arkansas Arts Council (Little Rock, AR) Little Rock, AR Accepted a 2010 Individual Artist Fellowship for my choreographic work. Spoke about our need to advocate for the art form, support each other as artists, and build a strong dance community in Arkansas. Attended conference and met with artists, arts presenters, and arts advocates from around the state and nation.
American College Dance Festival Association – Central Region Conferences – 2008–2012 various locations Participated in and presented master classes, workshops, panel discussions, and performances. Attended Regional Membership and Regional Planning Meetings. Hosted (new South Region) in March 2014.
National Dance Education Organization – 6th Annual National Conference (E. Lansing, MI) E. Lansing, MI Attended National Conference at Michigan State University in E. Lansing, Michigan, October 2004. Participated in various workshops and panel discussions, including a workshop with BJ Sullivan, in which she introduced her “Safety Release Technique” and a workshop with Anne Hutchinson Guest.
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BIOGRAPHY
Stephanie Thibeault, M.F.A., is a lifelong dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. She holds her M.F.A. in Dance from University of Maryland and a B.F.A. in Dance from Missouri State University. She spent nearly a decade in the Washington DC/Baltimore area, working as a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, before serving as a dance faculty member at several institutions, including University of Maryland, Dickinson College, Wichita State University, and most recently, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she helped launch the state’s first B.F.A. in Dance. Originally trained in classical ballet, Thibeault discovered modern dance in college and went on to perform professionally in modern and postmodern dance, as well as in musical theatre. She was a professional company member of Kinetics Dance Theatre and a founding member of SURGE Dance Company of Baltimore. Thibeault has performed and presented work in New York City; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Lisbon, Portugal; and many other cities, large and small. In addition to working with numerous amazing choreographers, including Deborah Hay, Joe Goode and Doug Varone, she has also had the pleasure of performing with Mikhail Baryshnikov and Parsons Dance Company. Stephanie Thibeault’s international teaching and choreographic career includes residencies with dance companies and universities across the U.S. and as far away as Taiwan. While much of her choreographic work has involved combining her passions for jazz music and modern/postmodern dance, Thibeault continues to seek out new ways to explore the human condition through movement. Professor Thibeault has served on the Board of Directors for the National Dance Education Organization, and believes that the art of dance and dance education have the power to touch souls, awaken spirits, heal and strengthen bodies and minds, build communities, elevate societies, and transform lives.