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.