Carleigh Dunbar

Carleigh Dunbar is a Lecturer of Dance at Belhaven University, part of the institution since 2022. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance from Belhaven University (Jackson, MS) and has extensive experience in performance, choreography, and arts education. Dunbar serves as Co-director of the Dance Ministry Ensemble and Resident Choreographer/Rehearsal Director, teaching courses like Ballet Technique and Pointe Technique. Her work emphasizes the transformative power of dance in education and community.

Educational Background:

• B.F.A. in Dance, Belhaven University

Professional Experience:

• 5-year tenure teaching dance at Jackson Public School’s Ida B. Wells Academic and Performing Arts Complex (APAC)
• Choreographer/Instructor at Casey Elementary, Mississippi Metropolitan Dance Academy, and New Stage Theatre
• Performance credits include the 2013 American College Dance Festival and Bal Malhada Dance Ensemble’s 2014 South Korea tour

Philosophy: Dunbar advocates for dance as a medium for healing and inspiration, believing it enriches human experiences across all ages and backgrounds.