Ilana Sascha Goldman 2802 Coldstream Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312 [email protected] 510-366-5638 www.ilanagoldman.org
Professional Preparation
2013 MFA, University of Washington. Major: Dance
1999 BFA, The Juilliard School. Major: Dance
Professional Experience
2013–present Assistant Professor, Dance, Florida State University
2011–2013 Dancer, Chamber Dance Company
Founded in 1990, this Seattle-based company comprised of MFA candidates at the University of Washington is renowned for presenting and archiving important works from the modern dance canon.
2011–2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dance Program, University of Washington
Instructor of Record for 14 courses and TA for 2.
2009–2011 Dancer, Trey McIntyre Project
Founded in 2005, Trey McIntyre Project is a highly acclaimed national and international touring contemporary ballet company.
2005–2009 Principal Dancer, Sacramento Ballet
Founded in 1954, Sacramento Ballet has gained a reputation for its productions of full- length classics, Balanchine ballets, and world premieres by significant contemporary choreographers. The company performs locally in California, as well as internationally.
2005 Guest Artist, Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Founded in 1982, LINES Ballet tours nationally and internationally and is lauded as one of the finest contemporary ballet companies in the world.
2001–2003, 2005 Principal Dancer, Oakland Ballet
Founded in 1965, Oakland Ballet has gained recognition for its revivals of ballets by Ballets Russes choreographers and the iconic works of Eugene Loring, Agnes de Mille, Kurt Jooss, and Antony Tudor.
2004 Dancer, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Founded in 2003, Cedar Lake is known for its exceptional dancers and commissioning world-class choreographers.
1999 Dancer, Mia Michaels R.A.W.
R.A.W. was Mia Michaels' New York-based concert dance company. Emmy award winner Mia Michaels is known for her work on So You Think You Can Dance as a judge and choreographer, and has choreographed for Madonna, Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Prince, in addition to the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Broadway's Finding Neverland, and numerous televisions engagements.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
University Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee, Florida State University (2018)
Ineligible for the award because nomination came within five years of previous teaching award
University Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee, Florida State University (2017)
Ineligible for the award because nomination came within five years of previous teaching award
University Undergraduate Teaching Award, Florida State University (2016)
Recognized for excellence in teaching
University Transformation Through Teaching Award, Florida State University (2016)
One of 14 professors, university-wide, recognized for a transformative influence in the life of a student in and out of the classroom. Nominated by a graduate student.
University Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, Florida State University (2015)
Ineligible because I had been at FSU fewer than two full years
Full Scholarship/Tuition Waiver, University of Washington (2011)
The award was applied to my MFA degree
John Erskine Prize for Artistic and Academic Excellence, The Juilliard School (1999)
Given to one member of Juilliard's graduating class
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Dance Films Association National Dance Education Organization World Dance Alliance
Teaching
Florida State University
Ballet I (DAA3208) Ballet II (DAA3209) Ballet III (DAA4210) Graduate Ballet (DAA5218) Pointe Technique and Variations (DAA3224) Graduate Pointe (DAA5228) Methods and Materials in Dance Education (DAE3384) Introduction to the Dance Profession (DAN4935) Honors Study in Dance (DAN4900) Intermediate Ballet-Nonmajors (DAA2203) DIS: Community Engagement (DAN5905) MA Capstone Project (DAN5905) DIS: Ballet Studies (DAN5905)
University of Washington
Beginning Ballet (DAN103A) Intermediate Ballet (DAN204A) Advanced Ballet (DAN402B) Beginning Modern Dance (106B) Intermediate Modern Dance (DAN204A) Introduction to Dance (DAN101B) Dance and Community (DAN490C) Understanding Dance – Online Course – Teaching Assistant (DAN100)
New Course Development
Dance and Community, University of Washington (2013)
Curriculum Development
BFA/MA Combined Degree Program, developed as part of the Curriculum Committee (2015)
Doctoral Committee Member
Duncan, R. (2014) Maurice Béjart's Third Space: Revision of Gender Through Dance.
Master's Committee Chair
Opiel, J. (in process) Reconnecting a Ballerina to her Body. Boni, H. (2017) Extensions of Us. Krumel, R. (2016) Beauty Unveiled. Range, V. (2015) The Way We're Made: Restoration of the Whole Self in a Compartmentalized Culture. Escher, L. (2014) Itinerant Italians: Making New Homes for Ballet in France and Russia.
Master's Committee Member
Li, Y. (in process) Choreographing Performer-Audience Relationships Through The Study Of Behavior And Attention. Booker, J. (2018) OWN: Investigating The Mere Ownership Effect in Object-Based Attachment and Detachment. Rivas, S. (2018) Creating a Targeted Conditioning Program to Manage the Demands of a Choreographic Work. Barcelona, A. (2016) Ballet: Classical, Neoclassical, Contemporary & Beyond Delineating the Path of Ballet Choreography from its Romantic, Ethereal Beginnings to the Contemporary, Abstract Realism of Today. Garcia, I. (2016) Embodying the Psychic and the Soul: A Journey of Exploration Through Darkness and Liberation. Caruso, N. (2014) The 610 Stompers of New Orleans: Mustachioed Men Making a Difference Through Dance. Stokes, C. (2017) Bridging the Gap: An Examination of my Dance Histories and Experiences in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Bachelor's Committee Chair
Ewing, A. K. (2016) Ballet After School: Designing a Curriculum for an After-School Ballet Program in Public Schools. [Honors in the Major]
Monahan, S. (2015) American Standards in Ballet Education. [Honors in the Major]
Bachelor's Committee Member
Velazquez, A. (2017) Transferring Improved Pelvic Alignment Into Ballet Technique Class.
Master's Comprehensive Exam Committee
Booker, J. (2018) MFA
Boni, H. (2017) MFA. Chair
Lee, A. (2017) MFA
Ross, D. (2017) MFA
Stokes, C. (2017) MFA
Barcelona, A. (2016) MFA
Hand, E. (2016) MFA
Krumel, R. (2016) MFA. Chair
Range, V. (2015) MFA. Chair
Ahn, J.E. (2014) MFA
Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation
Ayo, A. & Fernandez, J. (Florida State University, 2018, BFA)
Choreographic mentor for “Open Boundaries” for Days of Dance Concert.
Opiel, J. (Florida State University, 2018, MFA)
Choreographic mentor for “4th Girl on the Left” for Days of Dance Concert.
Helman, M. (Florida State University, 2016, MA)
Choreographic mentor for Days of Dance Concert.
Parker, S. (Florida State University, 2016, BFA)
Choreographic mentor for "Ladies Day" for Days of Dance Concert.
Love, K. (Florida State University, 2015, BFA)
Choreographic mentor for "To Stand Out" for Days of Dance Concert.
Patsfall, A. (Florida State University, 2015, MFA)
Choreographic mentor for "Bound" for Days of Dance Concert.
Goos, A., (Florida State University, 2014, MFA)
Choreographic mentor for Days of Dance Concert.
Erickson, M., (U. of Washington, 2013, BA)
Choreographic mentor for Dance Major's Concert - University of Washington.
Additional Teaching not in Higher Education
(2014, 2016, 2017) Ballet Technique Classes. Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp (summers only)
(2015) Ballet Technique Classes. Regional Dance America, National Choreographers Intensive
(2009–2011) Company Classes. Trey McIntyre Project
I taught ballet technique classes for the company's dancers.
(2006–2009) Contemporary Ballet and Modern Technique Classes. School of the Sacramento Ballet
(2004) Ballet, Pointe, and Variations Classes. Berkeley City Ballet
(2001–2005) Company Classes. Oakland Ballet
I taught ballet technique classes for the company's dancers.
(2000) Ballet Technique Classes and Rehearsal Director for Juilliard students Appalachian Arts Festival
I was appointed by Juilliard Director of Dance, Benjamin Harkarvy, to serve in this position for a three week residency of choreographer Adam Hougland, composer Justine Chen, and Juilliard students at this festival in Boone, NC.
Research and Original Creative Work
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Goldman, I. (2013). Performance Matters in Community Dance. Journal of Emerging Dance Scholarship, 1, 1–27. Retrieved from http://www.jedsonline.net/wp- content/uploads/2013/07/PERFORMANCE-MATTERS-IN-COMMUNITY- DANCE.pdf
In this paper, I argued that despite the fact that most of the literature on community dance emphasizes the process over the product, the cumulative performance (the product) is an important component in building community and empowering participants in many community dance works.
Presentations
Invited Papers at Symposia
(Presented 2012) "Performance Matters in Community Dance." In Graduate Research Symposium. Symposium conducted at University of Washington. (National)
Refereed Papers at Conferences
(Presented 2017, November) Community Arts Initiative: A Model for Community Engagement Within Dance Education. Paper presented at Annual Conference, National Dance Education Organization, San Antonio, TX. (National)
This paper presentation explored FSU School of Dance's student organization, the Community Arts Initiative, as a model for community engagement in educational settings. I illustrated how the organization’s community-based projects empower students and impart to them creative life lessons that translate to the current professional dance world. Both the merits and shortcomings of the CAI model were addressed.
(Presented 2017, July) Grassroots in Academia? Paper presented at World Dance Alliance Global Summit, World Dance Alliance, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. (International)
In this paper presentation, I analyzed three case studies of grassroots community engagement projects housed within the umbrella of academia. They fit within that structure in unconventional ways, with both benefits and drawbacks to their liminal/”fringe” status.
(Presented 2015, July) Bridging and Bonding Through Place: An Investigation of Trey McIntyre Project's Use of Alternative Spaces and Common Place in its Engagement with Communities. Paper presented at the meeting of World Dance Alliance - Americas, Honolulu, Hawaii. (International)
I investigated McIntyre’s attempts to bring dance to audiences, instead of expecting them to come to the theatre. I explored his use of “common place” in his choreography and how that created bonding within, and bridging between, communities.
(Presented 2013, January) Performance Matters in Community Dance. Paper presented at the annual meeting, Hawaii International Conference of Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii. (International)
In this paper presentation, I argued that despite the fact that most of the literature on community dance emphasizes the process over the product, the cumulative performance (the product) is an important component in building community and empowering participants in many community dance works.
Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work
(2016) Meet the Artists. Delivered at Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet Studios. (Local)
I was asked to speak about the process of serving as répétiteur for Trey McIntyre's ballet Wild Sweet Love.
(2013) Inside the Director's Studio. Delivered at Sacramento Ballet, Sacramento Ballet Studios, Sacramento, CA. (Local)
I was invited to present a lecture/demonstration about the process of creating my newest choreographic work, Elusive, for the Sacramento Ballet.
(2013) Pre-performance Lecture - Trey McIntyre Project. Delivered at University of Washington World Series, Meany Hall, Seattle, WA. (State)
I was invited to speak about Trey McIntyre Project, a company for which I danced, before their three Seattle performances. The intent was to give the audience a deeper understanding and inside look at the company and the choreographic work it was presenting.
(2011) Pre-performance Lecture - Alonzo King's LINES Ballet. Delivered at University of Washington World Series, Meany Hall, Seattle, WA. (State)
I was invited to speak about Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, a company for which I danced, before their three Seattle performances. The intent was to give the audience a deeper understanding and inside look at the company and the choreographic work it was presenting.
Master Classes
(2017) Ballet Technique Class. Master class delivered at American College Dance Association Northeast Conference, County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ (Regional)
(2017) Ballet Technique Class. Master class delivered at College Dance Fair, Boca Raton, FL (Regional)
(2016) Company Class. Master class delivered at Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati, OH (International)
(2015) Ballet Technique Class. Master class delivered at American College Dance Association New England Conference, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI (Regional)
(2011) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, New Orleans, LA (Local)
(2011). Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Incolballet, Cali, Colombia. (International)
(2011) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Maryland Youth Ballet, Silver Spring, MD (Local)
(2011) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at University of California - San Diego, San Diego, CA (National)
(2011) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Washington University, St. Louis, MO (National)
(2011) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Duke Ellington School of the Arts (Regional)
(2011) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at New Mexico School of the Arts, Santa Fe, NM (Local)
(2010) Modern Technique Class. Master class delivered at Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, Capitola, CA (Local)
(2010) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at California State University - Long Beach, Long Beach, CA (National)
(2010) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Milwaukee Ballet School, Milwaukee, WI (Regional)
(2010) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Sun Valley Ballet School, Ketchum, ID (Local)
(2010) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Jewish Community Center, Milwaukee, WI (Local)
(2010) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY (National)
(2010) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Walton Center, Fayetteville, AR (Local)
(2009) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Vienna, VA (Local)
(2009) Trey McIntyre Project Master Class. Master class delivered at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA (National)
(2008) Ballet Technique Class. Master class delivered at California State University - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (National)
Original Creative Works
Films
(2018) InterState [Short Dance Film] (Co-director, editor, choreographer, performer). Jacksonville Dance Film Festival: Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville, FL. https://vimeo.com/253365474
Additional Screenings: St. Petersburg International Film Festival in Russia (Jury Award); ScreenDance Festival Sweden in Stockholm; 3rd Braga International Video Dance Festival in Portugal; LA Dance Shorts Festival in Los Angeles; Front and Main Film Festival in Temecula, CA (Audience Choice Award); Benicia Film Festival in California; and EnCore Dance on Film 2018 in Atlanta. It was a finalist in Toronto’s Alternative Film Festival and featured in WomenCinemakers Magazine.
This short dance film is an investigation of identity, migration, and displacement, set against the backdrop of America’s most dramatic and dynamic landscapes. From Seattle and St. Louis to Mt. Rushmore and variously magnificent national parks, InterState explores the connection (or lack thereof) between living organisms and habitat, at every turn questioning the idea of a “natural environment.”
(2015) Fledgling [Short Dance Film] (Co-director, Co-editor, Co-choreographer, Performer). Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. https://vimeo.com/140519393
This film was commissioned by a private donor in conjunction with Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Steamboat Springs, CO. It has been screened at the Tampa Bay Arts and Entertainment Film Showcase, the 19th Annual California Independent Film Festival, Amarcord Chicago Arthouse Television and Video Festival, and the Dance on Film Series at the Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs, CO. It was selected by Dance Teacher Magazine as Video of the Month for December 2016.
Fledgling arises from the discovery and growth that occur every summer at historic Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. Founded in 1913, it is the oldest continuously operating performing arts camp in the country. A host of famous dance luminaries have graced its soil, including the likes of José Limón, Agnes de Mille, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman, Hanya Holm, Merce Cunningham, and Louis Horst. The viewer sees Perry-Mansfield through the eyes of a young girl as she wanders through its magnificent campus. The dancing figures that appear and disappear like ghosts embody the legacy and history of Perry-Mansfield, as well as signify the future potential of this young dancer.
(2014) Convergence [Short Dance Film] (Producer, Director, Editor, Choreographer, Performer, Co-cinematographer). Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema. https://vimeo.com/112227970
Additional Screenings: International Screendance Festival at the American Dance Festival; DesArts/DesCinés International Videodance Competition in Saint-Étienne, France; Outlet Dance Project Film Festival in Hamilton, NJ; Movies by Movers Film Festival in Boone, NC; Dance Film Day at Performance Works NW in Portland, OR; World Dance Alliance Digital Dance Concert in Honolulu, HI, Opening Doors Film Festival in Seattle, WA; Tampa Bay Arts and Entertainment Film Showcase in Tampa, FL; Chief Theatre and Perry-Mansfield Evening of Dance, both in Steamboat Springs, CO; Evening of Dance, FSU School of Dance.
In this experimental short dance film, the discordant image of train tracks within a redwood forest serves as the backdrop for the investigation of mankind’s relationship with nature. The fragile balance and the precarious quality of our connection are explored as we follow the journey of two lives converging in this magical landscape.
(2012) As the Crow Flies [Experimental Short Dance Film by Trey McIntyre] (Featured Performer). Trey McIntyre Project.
(2011) Bebe Miller: Cantos Gordos [Documentary] (Interviewee). Chamber Dance Company Archives.
(2007) The Making of Wild Sweet Love [Documentary by Trey McIntyre] (Featured Performer). Trey McIntyre Project. https://vimeo.com/2951995
Original Choreography
(2018) Facile Manipulations [Bowen McCauley Dance (professional contemporary dance company)]. The Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage: Washington, D.C.
(Music: Steve Reich) I reworked the choreography from my dance All at Once for 3 women and 2 men instead of 7 women, deepening the phrase work and adding partnering to closely align with this group of professional dancers. Bowen McCauley Dance (founded in 1996) was recognized as "Metro DC's premier contemporary dance company" by The Washington Post and as "one of the area's best dance troupes" by Washingtonian magazine.
(2017) All at Once [Days of Dance Concert]. Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, FSU: Tallahassee, FL. https://vimeo.com/258493120
(Music: Steve Reich) The music for this dance, performed live by FSU School of Music Professor Greg Sauer, is written for 8 cellos, but is most often performed by one live cellist, with 7 recorded cello tracks. The 7 dancers in this work embody the 7 recorded cellos. While each dancer does not represent each of the cello lines exactly, they demonstrate how various voices can be working simultaneously to create a larger complex sound while still maintaining their individual statements. To emphasize the connection to the music, I arranged the dancers in the space as if they are notes on a music staff.
(2017) Atropos [Florida State University]. Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, FSU: Tallahassee, FL. https://vimeo.com/258437835
(Music: Hildur Gudnadottir) This solo was performed by graduate student Anna Patsfall for her MFA Thesis Concert and is inspired by the evil fairy, Carabosse, in Sleeping Beauty who seeks revenge for not being invited to Princess Aurora's christening. As she checks for her name on the long list of invited guests, she becomes strangled by her spite, struggling to free herself of the oppressive shell of resentment she carries with her.
(2017) Give and Take [Doug Varone's Devices 4]. Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center: New York City, NY. https://vimeo.com/260462912
(Music: Henryk Górecki) Give and Take was performed at a showcase for selected choreographers working under the mentorship of Doug Varone. The duet derives inspiration from the role of chance in the creative process and the way that movement generated spontaneously can be shaped to create meaning. This parallels the way that serendipity often impacts the development of life’s relationships, but conscious choices and manipulations come into play as they evolve.
(2017, 2016) Petit Four [Bowen McCauley Dance (professional contemporary dance company)]. Signature Theatre: Arlington, VA and Maryland Youth Ballet Studio Theater: Silver Spring, MD.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) This quartet is a visualization of the music; much of it light, playful, and energetic, with other parts contemplative and subdued. The choreography employs the dancers’ strengths, incorporating both classical ballet and modern techniques, while placing their radiant personalities on display.
(2017) Bossa [Evening of Dance, Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp]. Main Theatre: Steamboat Springs, CO.
Performed with live music by the C Street Brass Band in collaboration with Strings Music Festival (world renowned music festival in its 30th year).
(2017) The Council [Evening of Dance, Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp]. Main Theatre: Steamboat Springs, CO.
Performed with live music by the C Street Brass Band in collaboration with Strings Music Festival (world renowned music festival in its 30th year).
(2016) Out of Sight [Boston Contemporary Dance Festival]. Boston University Dance Theater: Boston, MA. https://vimeo.com/164747963
(Music: Vijay Iyer, performed by Brooklyn Rider) Out of Sight was selected for performance at the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival among entries from across the country. It was originally performed at the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre as part of Days of Dance. The choreography is influenced by the music, which is inspired by James Brown and written by a jazz musician for a string quartet. This amalgamation of varying musical genres is reflected in the movement vocabulary, which has elements of classical ballet, contemporary, and vernacular dance. Following an abstracted narrative, the piece investigates the role of back-up singers and the desire for the spotlight.
(2016) Take a Seat [Field Studies 2016]. Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center: New York City, NY.
(Music: György Ligeti) This work, which was also presented at Chez Bushwick in Brooklyn, NY, was created for Field Studies, a creative development lab for artist/scholars from across the U.S. In addition to choreographing this solo, I also was the solo performer.
(2015) Gaining Ground [ARC Dance (professional contemporary ballet company, est. 1999)]. Leo K. Theatre, Seattle Center: Seattle, WA. Review - http://bit.ly/1YBMnEC https://vimeo.com/192803988
(Music: Bryce Dessner, performed by Kronos Quartet) Gaining Ground investigates the challenges women still face in a "so-called" post-feminist society. This work received a glowing review in The Seattle Times.
(2015) Interchange [Tallahassee Ballet]. Evening of Music and Dance, Opperman Music Hall: Tallahassee, FL. Review - http://on.tdo.com/1SqucxR https://vimeo.com/194194919
(Music: György Ligeti) This solo, performed to live cello played by FSU music professor Greg Sauer received a stellar review in The Tallahassee Democrat. The dance is a conversation between the dancer and the musician, with the music serving as the driving force and the dancer fighting to hold her place in the space.
(2014) ABCD [Days of Dance Concert]. Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, FSU: Tallahassee, FL.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) ABCD is a re-staging of a duet I choreographed for dancers at Sacramento Ballet.
(2014) Emerging [Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp]. Main Theatre: Steamboat Springs, CO.
(Music: Ólafur Arnalds) This group dance investigates the life cycle of cicadas. Perry-Mansfield is the oldest continuously-operating performing arts school and camp in the nation.
(2014) Play [Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre]. Cabrillo Crocker Theater: Aptos, CA.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is a pre-professional company whose members have gone on to dance as featured performers with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Houston Ballet, Ballet Austin, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, San Francisco Ballet, Ballet San Jose, Ballet Arizona, Cincinnati Ballet, LA Ballet, and Sacramento Ballet.
(2014) Primal Identity [Evening of Dance Concert]. Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, FSU: Tallahassee, FL.
(Music: Béla Bartók and Dmitri Shostakovitch) This large group work is a study in contrasts, drawing inspiration from the Tao Te Ching and exploring the dualities of effort and ease; agitation and patience; resistance and acceptance; violence and peace; and the individual and community. This idea of polarity is exemplified by the choice of music: the fast, percussive, and discordant 5th movement of Bartók's String Quartet No. 4 and the slow, sustained, melancholic 1st movement of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8, played live by FSU School of Music faculty members.
(2014) The Path Supreme [Dumbo Dance Festival]. John Ryan Theatre: Brooklyn, NY.
(Music: Kimmo Pohjonen and Samuel Kosminen, performed by Kronos Quartet) The Dumbo Dance Festival is a juried festival with work by national and international artists. The featured soloist for this performance was DuBois A’Keen, dancer with Urban Bush Women. This solo, inspired by quotes from the Hindu text, the Upanishads, was originally performed by Jee Eun Ahn for her MFA Thesis Concert at FSU.
(2013) Elusive [Sacramento Ballet]. St. Francis High School Performing Arts Center: Sacramento, CA. Review: http://bit.ly/1l0yEJn
(Music: Scott Matthews) Elusive was a commission by Sacramento Ballet for their Modern Masters series. This work demonstrates the ways that people can occupy the same space, but never truly connect.
(2013) Dialogues [MFA Concert]. Meany Studio Theater, University of Washington: Seattle, WA
(Music: Gary Palmer) Dialogues was a community dance performed by University of Washington undergraduates and members of the Seattle community ages 10-70. The original score was written and performed by Gary Palmer.
(2012) Spin [MFA Concert]. Meany Studio Theater, University of Washington: Seattle, WA.
(Music: Ari Goldman) This work, performed by University of Washington undergraduates with music by DJ Ari Goldman, illustrates the sense of community fostered through sharing space with strangers in a dance club.
(2010) C'est la V [Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre]. Regional Dance America Festival: Richland, WA.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) C’est la V was chosen by the RDA adjudicator for performance at the organization's annual festival.
(2008) A Brik and Chloe Duet [Sacramento Ballet]. Mondavi Center: Davis, CA.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) This work was performed as part of the Beer and Ballet series at Sacramento Ballet.
(2008) Awakening [Black Rock City Ballet]. Burning Man Festival: Black Rock Desert, NV.
(Music: Claude Debussy, Dmitri Shostakovich) Awakening was created in collaboration with dancers from Smuin Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, and Oakland Ballet.
(2008) Little Ditty [Sacramento Ballet]. Studio Theater: Sacramento, CA.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) I performed and choreographed this short solo during my tenure with Sacramento Ballet.
(2008) Three Muses [Sacramento Ballet]. Studio Theater: Sacramento, CA.
(Music: Antonio Vivaldi) This short trio was performed as part of the Beer and Ballet series at Sacramento Ballet.
(2007) In Two [Sacramento Ballet]. Studio Theater: Sacramento, CA.
(Music: Arvo Pärt) In addition choreographing this duet, I was one of the performers.
(2007) Not So Soft [Sacramento Ballet]. Studio Theater: Sacramento, CA.
(Music: Ani DiFranco) I performed and choreographed this short solo during my tenure with Sacramento Ballet.
(2007) Piece of Cake [Sacramento Ballet]. Benvenuti Performing Arts Center: Sacramento, CA.
(Music: Cake) This work, danced to music by the rock group Cake, was performed as part of the Beer and Ballet series at Sacramento Ballet.
(2005) Outside the Lines [New York Theatre Ballet]. Madison Avenue Baptist Church: New York City, NY.
(Music: Felix Mendelssohn) This work was later performed by Sacramento Ballet.
(2005) Within Reach [New York Theatre Ballet]. Madison Avenue Baptist Church: New York City, NY.
(Music: Frédéric Chopin) This short solo was my first work performed in a professional ballet company concert.
Performances
Invited Performances
(Performer) (2017) Nice Ladies. [Choreographed by Hannah Schwadron and Ilana Goldman] [Artistic direction by Hannah Schwadron]. Tallahassee, FL: 621 Gallery.
This improvisational duet investigates concepts illustrated in Dr. Harriet Lerner's The Dance of Anger.
(Soloist, Guest Artist) (2017, May) El Cant dels Ocells (Song of the Birds). [Choreographed by Lucy Bowen McCauley] [Artistic direction by Lucy Bowen McCauley]. Landsburgh Theatre and Signature Theatre, Washington, D.C.: Bowen McCauley Dance.
I performed this solo in two venues, in May at the Landsburgh (home of the Shakespeare Theatre Company) and in June at the Signature, both reputable theatres in the Metropolitan DC area. In 2008, Bowen McCauley Dance was recognized by Washingtonian magazine as "one of the area's best dance troupes" and The Washington Post called BMD "Metro DC's premier contemporary dance company".
(Soloist) (2016) Interchange. [Choreographed by Ilana Goldman] [Artistic direction by Joséphine Garibaldi]. Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre: Florida State University, School of Dance.
I was invited to perform for Evening of Dance and chose to dance a solo I had recently choreographed for a dancer at Tallahassee Ballet with live music performed by FSU cello professor Greg Sauer.
(Performer) (2015) At the Same Time. [Choreographed by Hannah Schwadron] [Artistic direction by Hannah Schwadron]. Tallahassee, FL: Bread & Roses Co-op.
At the Same Time is one installment in a series of structured improvisations on the duet relationship.
(Performer) (2015) Human Subjects. [Choreographed by Hannah Schwadron] [Artistic direction by Hannah Schwadron]. Tallahassee, FL: Bread and Roses Co-op and 621 Gallery.
Human Subjects is one installment in a series of structured improvisations on the duet relationship.
(Performer) (2015) Perfect Christian. [Choreographed by Ilana Goldman] [Artistic direction by Linda Hall]. 621 Gallery, Tallahassee, FL: 621 Gallery.
This duet was a collaboration with visual artist Linda Hall and musician Peg Simone, and was co- choreographed with Luis Lopez-Maldonado.
(Soloist, Guest Artist) (2014) Far Behind. [Choreographed by Lucy Bowen McCauley] [Artistic direction by Lucy Bowen McCauley]. Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.: Bowen McCauley Dance Company.
This duet was performed with live music by country rock band Jason and the Scorchers.
(Soloist) (2012) Arms. [Choreographed by Susan Marshall] [Artistic direction by Hannah Wiley]. Meany Hall, Seattle, WA: Chamber Dance Company.
(Solo) (2012) En Dolor. [Choreographed by Ethel Winter] [Artistic direction by Hannah Wiley]. Meany Hall, Seattle, WA: Chamber Dance Company.
Review - http://bit.ly/1MNPxj9
(Solo) (2012) The Incense. [Choreographed by Ruth St. Denis] [Artistic direction by Hannah Wiley]. Meany Hall, Seattle, WA: Chamber Dance Company.
Review - http://bit.ly/1Rf7fzf
(Soloist) (2011) Cantos Gordos. [Choreographed by Bebe Miller] [Artistic direction by Hannah Wiley]. Meany Hall, Seattle, WA: Chamber Dance Company.
(Soloist) (2011) Embrace. [Choreographed by Wade Madsen] [Artistic direction by Hannah Wiley]. Meany Hall, Seattle, WA: Chamber Dance Company.
(Ensemble) (2011) Ma Maison. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National and International Tours: Trey McIntyre Project.
(Ensemble) (2011) To Have and To Hold. [Choreographed by Shapiro/Smith] [Artistic direction by Hannah Wiley]. Meany Hall, Seattle, WA: Chamber Dance Company.
(Ensemble) (2010) Arrantza. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National Tours: Trey McIntyre Project.
(Ensemble) (2010) Pork Songs. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National Tour: Trey McIntyre Project.
(Soloist) (2010) Ten Pin Episodes. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National Tour: Trey McIntyre Project.
(Principal) (2010) Wild Sweet Love. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National and International Tours: Trey McIntyre Project.
http://treymcintyre.com/dance/portfolios/wild-sweet-love/
(Soloist) (2009) Frankie and Johnny. [Choreographed by Michael Smuin] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Studio Theater, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist). (2009). Juanita Y Alicia. [Choreographed by Septime Webre] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2009) Like A Samba. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National Tour: Trey McIntyre Project.
Review - http://bit.ly/1lSGRiP
(Ensemble) (2009) The More I See You. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. Orange County Performing Arts Center, Cosa Mesa, CA: Trey McIntyre Project.
(Ensemble) (2009) The Sun Road. [Choreographed by Trey McIntyre] [Artistic direction by Trey McIntyre]. National Tour: Trey McIntyre Project.
Review - http://wapo.st/1XBhoWN
(Soloist) (2008) A Streetcar Named Desire. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist, Queen of Hearts) (2008) Alice in Wonderland. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2008) Cavatina. [Choreographed by Raiford Rogers] [Artistic direction by Raiford Rogers]. Luckman Fine Arts Center, Los Angeles, CA: Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet.
(Soloist) (2008) End Quote. [Choreographed by Amy Seiwert] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2008) Grosse Fuge. [Choreographed by Raiford Rogers] [Artistic direction by Raiford Rogers]. Luckman Fine Arts Center, Los Angeles, CA: Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet.
(Soloist) (2008) Incident at Blackbriar. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2008) Just A Kovich. [Choreographed by Nolan T'Sani] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2008) Lessness. [Choreographed by Amy Seiwert] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Principal) (2008) Mozart Divertimenti. [Choreographed by John Clifford] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2008) Opus Romanza. [Choreographed by Sidra Bell] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2008) Six Vignettes. [Choreographed by Ron De Jesus] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist, Lilac Fairy and Carabosse) (2008) The Sleeping Beauty. [Choreographed by Marius Petipa/Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2008) Transcription. [Choreographed by Raiford Rogers] [Artistic direction by Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet]. Luckman Fine Arts Center, Los Angeles, CA: Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet.
(Principal) (2007) A Woman's Journey. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2007) Amaranthine. [Choreographed by Helen Pickett] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Principal, 2nd Violin) (2007) Concerto Barocco. [Choreographed by George Balanchine] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham & Carinne Binda]. Majestic Theatre, Shanghai, China and Tianqiao Theatre, Beijing, China: Sacramento Ballet.
(Principal) (2007) Etosha. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Majestic Theatre, Shanghai, China and Tianqiao Theatre, Beijing, China: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2007) Nine Sinatra Songs. [Choreographed by Twyla Tharp] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Corps de ballet) (2007) Scotch Symphony. [Choreographed by George Balanchine] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Majestic Theatre, Shanghai, China and Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Principal, Dark Angel) (2007) Serenade. [Choreographed by George Balanchine] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento,CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2007) The Taming of the Shrew. [Choreographed by Stephen Mills] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2007) Unlikely Saint. [Choreographed by John Selya] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Wells Fargo Pavilion, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2006) Carmina Burana. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2006) Graduation Ball. [Choreographed by David Lichine] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2006) Scheherazade. [Choreographed by Kathryn Posin] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Principal, Sugar Plum Fairy) (2006) The Nutcracker. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Principal, Fourth Movement) (2006) Western Symphony. [Choreographed by George Balanchine] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Soloist) (2006) Where the Wild Things Are. [Choreographed by Septime Webre] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2005) Before the Blues. [Choreographed by Alonzo King] [Artistic direction by Alonzo King]. National Tour: Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
(Soloist, Dance Hall Girl) (2005) Billy the Kid. [Choreographed by Eugene Loring] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Calvin Simmons Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Soloist) (2005) Dracula. [Choreographed by Ron Cunningham] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2005) Ella. [Choreographed by Donald McKayle] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Calvin Simmons Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Principal, The Hostess) (2005) Les Biches. [Choreographed by Bronislava Nijinska] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Calvin Simmons Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2005) Odd Fellow. [Choreographed by Alonzo King] [Artistic direction by Alonzo King]. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA: Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
(Principal, Choleric) (2005) The Four Temperaments. [Choreographed by George Balanchine] [Artistic direction by Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda]. Community Center Theatre, Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2005) Three Stops on a Way Home. [Choreographed by Alonzo King] [Artistic direction by Alonzo King]. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: San Francisco, CA: Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2005) Who Dressed You Like a Foreigner. [Choreographed by Alonzo King] [Artistic direction by Alonzo King]. National Tour: Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
(Soloist) (2004) Huapango. [Choreographed by Gloria Contreras] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2004) No. 5. [Choreographed by Benoit-Swan Pouffer] [Artistic direction by L. Jen Ballard]. Joyce SoHo, NYC, NY: Cedar Lake Ensemble.
(Ensemble) (2004) Of Nothingness. [Choreographed by L. Jen Ballard] [Artistic direction by L. Jen Ballard]. Joyce SoHo, NYC, NY: Cedar Lake Ensemble.
(Ensemble) (2004) Sightings. [Choreographed by Margaret Jenkins] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Ensemble) (2004) Terrestrial. [Choreographed by Lauri Stallings] [Artistic direction by L. Jen Ballard]. Gerald W. Lynch Theater, NYC, NY: Cedar Lake Ensemble.
(Soloist) (2002) A Night in Tunisia. [Choreographed by Charles Anderson] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Soloist) (2002) Glory Fugue. [Choreographed by Dwight Rhoden] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Principal, Sugar Plum Fairy) (2002) The Nutcracker. [Choreographed by Ronn Guidi] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Principal, The Fanatical One) (2002) Three Virgins a Devil. [Choreographed by Agnes de Mille] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Principal, Myrtha) (2001) Giselle. [Choreographed by Frederic Franklin] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Soloist) (2001) Thirsting. [Choreographed by Robert Henry Johnson] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Soloist) (2001) Un Faux Pas. [Choreographed by Reginald Ray Savage] [Artistic direction by Karen Brown]. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA: Oakland Ballet.
(Dancer, Shiva) (2000) Times Square Y2K New Year's Eve Celebration. [Choreographed by David Parsons] [Artistic direction by David Parsons]. Times Square, New York City, NY: David Parsons Dance Company.
(Soloist) (1999) Reflections of Four. [Choreographed by David Parsons] [Artistic direction by Benjamin Harkarvy]. Juilliard Theatre, New York City, NY: The Juilliard School.
(Principal, White Duet) (1998) Roses. [Choreographed by Paul Taylor] [Artistic direction by Benjamin Harkarvy]. Juilliard Theatre, New York City, NY: The Juilliard School.
(Ensemble) (1996) Missa Brevis (Excerpt). [Choreographed by José Limón] [Artistic direction by Benjamin Harkarvy]. Juilliard Theatre, New York City, NY: The Juilliard School.
(Ensemble) (1996) Night Journey (Excerpt). [Choreographed by Martha Graham] [Artistic direction by Benjamin Harkarvy]. Juilliard Studio: The Juilliard School.
Contracts and Grants
Contracts and Grants Funded (2018) College of Fine Arts Travel Grant. Funded by College of Fine Arts. Total award $500.
(2018) SGP - Small Grant Program. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $3,000.
(2017) Provost Faculty Travel Grant. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $1,500.
(2017) College of Fine Arts Travel Grant. Funded by College of Fine Arts. Total award $500.
(2015) Provost Faculty Travel Grant. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $1,000.
(2014) First Year Assistant Professor Award. Funded by Florida State University, Office of Research. Total award $20,000.
Reviews of My Research and Original Creative Work by Other Authors
Reviews Appearing in Magazines or Newsletters
Mark Hinson. (2015, September). "Tallahassee Ballet Makes a Pointe with 'Evening' Show". Tallahassee Democrat, 1-1. Retrieved from http://on.tdo.com/1Q8jkar
Kaderlan, A. (2015, July). "ARC Dance: Many Talents, One Enchanting Performance". The Seattle Times, 1-1. Retrieved from http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/dance/arc-dance-many-talents-one- enchanting-performance/
Reviews Appearing on a Web Site
Phylippa Myler. (2015). "Summer Sizzles at the Center". Seattle Dances. Retrieved from http://seattledances.com/2015/07/summer-sizzles-at-the-center/
Other Creative Work
(2014) Co-director of First Friday Night of Dance at 621 Gallery Annex. 621 Gallery, Tallahassee, FL.
(2008) Co-founder and Co-director of Black Rock City Ballet. Burning Man Festival.
(2008) Director of Evening of Art/Dance Installations. Sacramento Ballet.
Rehearsal Direction
(2016) Répétiteur - Wild Sweet Love, choreography by Trey McIntyre. Cincinnati Ballet.
I was in charge of learning, teaching, and coaching all of the choreography for this ballet. Trey McIntyre, one of the leading contemporary ballet choreographers living today, selected me to re- stage this work and serve as its répétiteur.
(2016) Rehearsal Director - Stars and Stripes (Second Campaign), choreography by George Balanchine. Florida State University.
Suzanne Farrell staged the choreography and I was responsible for rehearsing it.
(2014) Rehearsal Director - Scenes, choreography by Amy Seiwert. Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Perry-Mansfield is the oldest continuously operating performing arts school and camp in the nation.
(2014) Rehearsal Director - The Span, choreography by Alex Ketley. Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp
I was assigned by Perry-Mansfield's Director of Dance, Lynda Davis, to serve as rehearsal director for a new choreographic work choreographed by acclaimed contemporary choreographer Alex Ketley.
(2013) Rehearsal Assistant - Soundings, choreography by Nancy Smith Fichter. FSU School of Dance.
I assisted Nancy Smith Fichter with the staging of her work for FSU School of Dance's "Evening of Dance."
(2013) Rehearsal Assistant - Rite of Spring, (community dance work), choreography by Jürg Koch. University of Washington.
(2001) Répétiteur, Taking Back, choreography by Adam Hougland. The Juilliard School.
I staged this work, which included teaching and coaching the choreography.
(2000) Rehearsal Director for Stand Nine, choreography by Adam Hougland, and Intimate Voices, choreography by Igal Perry. The Juilliard School at Appalachian Arts Festival.
Juilliard Director of Dance, Benjamin Harkarvy, appointed me to serve as rehearsal director and ballet instructor for a three-week residency of choreographer Adam Hougland, composer Justine Chen, and Juilliard students at this festival in Boone, NC.
(2000) Rehearsal Assistant - Intimate Voices, choreography by Igal Perry. The Juilliard School.
Service
Florida State University
FSU University Service
Distance Learning Awards Selection Committee, Office of Distance Learning (2016).
FSU College Service
Member, Leadership Award Committee (2018).
FSU Department Service
Member, Ballet Faculty Search Committee (2018).
BFA Program Director, School of Dance (2014–present).
Chair, Curriculum Committee, School of Dance (2017–present).
Coordinator, Ballet Rotation, School of Dance (2016–present).
Advisor for Transfer Students, Academic Advising (2014–present).
Advisor for Juniors and Seniors, Academic Advising (2015–2017).
Member, Search for Academic Program Manager (2017).
Member, Curriculum Committee, School of Dance (2013–2016).
Member, Audition Committee, School of Dance (2013–2017).
Advisor, Community Arts Initiative (2013–present).
Community Arts Initiative was awarded FSU's Organization of the Year for 2015.
Instructor, Warm-up classes before performances (2013–present).
Member, MFA Holistic Review Committee (2014–2015).
Instructor, Suzanne Farrell Workshop for Young Dancers (2014–2018).
TA Mentor for Nikki Caruso, Samantha Pazos, Afua Hall, Ashley Goos, Erika Hand, Annette Barcelona, Anna Patsfall, Alayna Lee, Gianna Mercandetti (2013–2017).
Member, Assessment Committee, School of Dance (2014–2015).
Member, Contemporary Faculty Search Committee (2014–2015).
The Profession
Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals
International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (2015).
Adjudicator for a Performance
National Honor Society of Dance Arts Merit Scholarship. Florida Dance Education Organization, affiliate of National Dance Education Organization (2017).
I served as a juror for the merit scholarship awarded to one high school and one middle school student based on talent, academic achievement, and leadership.
Northeast Conference of the American College Dance Association. County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ: American College Dance Association (2015).
Served as one of 3 adjudicators of choreographic works.
New England Conference of the American College Dance Association. Rhode Island College, Providence, RI: American College Dance Association (2015).
Served as one of 3 adjudicators of choreographic works.
Service to Professional Associations
Co-Chair of Digital Dance Concert, World Dance Alliance (2015–present).
Service to Other Universities
Search Committee for Dance Faculty Position, University of Washington (2013).
Liaison between Dance Program and University of Washington World Series, University of Washington (2012–2013).
Helped the university presenting organization arrange student engagement with visiting dance companies: master classes, student performances, and pre-performance lectures.
Researcher, University of Washington World Series (2012).
Researched and compiled a document of best practices for campus engagement by university presenting organizations across the United States.
The Community
Co-director, “The Garden Project,” Florida Wildflower Foundation Benefit (2015).
A site-specific dance performance created with FSU faculty member Roger Belman, artist Linda Hall, and dancers of the FSU School of Dance's Community Arts Initiative.
Co-director and Co-choreographer, "The Memory Project," Florida Wildflower Foundation Benefit (2014).
A site-specific, multi-generational dance performance and art installation created with FSU faculty members, Roger Belman (dance) and Jeff Beekman (visual art).
Additional Service
(2009) Organized silent auction/gala fundraiser. Sacramento Ballet.
(2009) Organized “Ballet Businesses” campaign. Sacramento Ballet.
(2009–2011) Performed in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Trey McIntyre Project.
(2008) Performed “Living Sculptures” at galleries on Second Saturdays in Sacramento. Sacramento Ballet.