Nina Watt

Nina Watt serves as Associate Professor of Dance and Accompanist Coordinator at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, bringing extensive professional experience from her 29-year tenure (1972-2001) with the Limón Dance Company where she performed major roles by over 25 choreographers including solos created for her by Alwin Nikolais and Doug Varone.

Her educational credentials include:

• BA from Empire State College, State University of New York
• Certified Movement Analyst through the Integrated Movement Studies Program

Professor Watt's research and pedagogical focus centers on modern dance preservation, specifically Limón technique transmission and movement analysis applications. She is critically recognized as 'the perfect Limón dancer' and 'a dancer of genius,' with expertise in staging repertory worldwide that bridges historical dance legacy with contemporary pedagogy. Her work integrates somatic principles through movement analysis certification to inform dance education methodology.

Her distinguished honors include:

• New York Dance and Performance Award for Sustained Achievement (2002)

Professional milestones encompass two State Department-sponsored international tours and a 1995 White House performance, underscoring her national artistic significance. While current advising activities aren't detailed, her career demonstrates sustained impact through performance legacy and educational leadership in dance.