Amy Schofield

Amy Schofield is a U.S.-American flamenco dancer, scholar, educator, and choreographer serving as Part-Time Lecturer in Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Performing Arts. She concurrently pursues doctoral research on flamenco dance in the diaspora at The Ohio State University, blending academic scholarship with active performance practice.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.F.A. in Dance from University of the Arts
• M.F.A. in Dance from University of New Mexico
• Ph.D. candidate in Flamenco Dance in the Diaspora at The Ohio State University

Schofield's research examines flamenco's evolution across cultural boundaries, informed by intensive training at Spain's premier institutions including Fundación de Arte Flamenco de Cristina Heeren in Seville. Her work bridges academic inquiry with community engagement, emphasizing cultural preservation through performance and pedagogy.

Professional recognition includes:

• Dance/USA Archiving and Preservation Fellowship

Funding from Dance/USA supported her archival work at Albuquerque's National Institute of Flamenco. As an educator, she has taught at multiple universities and led K-12 arts residencies through Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, while currently mentoring OWU undergraduates and teaching at U Will Dance Studio and Caña Flamenca in central Ohio.