Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson is the Director and Professor of the Dance minor program at Mary Baldwin University. She is a seasoned performer with extensive Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional stage experience. Her notable roles include a nomination for an Olivier Award for her performance in the West End Revival of Kiss Me Kate.

Education and training: Nancy studied at Boston Ballet School, trained in advanced ballet under Gemze DeLappe, and mastered modern techniques through Lynn Simonson's method with Micki Taylor Pinney. She also specialized in Modern Jazz under Ann Brown Allen and Danny Sloan, a disciple of Talley Beatty.

Research interests focus on dance performance, choreography, and the intersection of theatrical disciplines. Her work embodies a fusion of classical ballet, modern, and jazz traditions.

Awards:

• Olivier Award nomination (Kiss Me Kate role)

Advising and grants: No specific advising or grants listed. Her contributions are primarily through performance and directing the Dance minor program.

Labs/teams: No dedicated labs or teams mentioned, though her role involves coordinating dance education and performance initiatives.