Megan Nicely

Megan Nicely is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator at the University of San Francisco, specializing in Experimental Dance and Somatics. Her work bridges contemporary dance practices with philosophical inquiries about the body.

• Performance studies scholar
• Practitioner of Japanese butoh and somatic techniques
• Co-editor of TDR: The Drama Review

Research Focus: Explores intersections between choreography, body theories, and performance epistemology, often through somatic lenses and micromovement analysis.

Publication Highlights: Recent work examines post-butoh innovations, breath-based movement cataloging, and somatic epistemology in experimental dance contexts.

Professional Activities: Currently serves as Co-Coordinator of the Dance Program and Arts Peer Review Committee Chair.