Anthony Alterio

Anthony Alterio serves as Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Dance and School of Theater within Ohio University's Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts. His research investigates LGBTQIA+ identity representations in pop culture and their academic manifestations, alongside dancer self-presentation dynamics.

Educational background:

• BA in Dance and Psychology, University of Colorado-Boulder
• MFA in Dance, University of Michigan

His scholarly work spans Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, LGBTQIA+ Studies, Identity Representation, and Performance Studies, analyzing intersections between pop culture, academic environments, and embodied identity expression.

Professional recognition:

• Maggie Allesee Choreography award

Professor Alterio actively bridges academia and professional practice through membership in the Boulder Jazz Dance Company and co-directing Excessive Realness, a summer intensive for LGBTQIA+ dancers, demonstrating commitment to community-engaged scholarship.