Renee Gerardo

Renee Gerardo is a Lecturer in Dance in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Washington College, teaching dance courses and maintaining office hours in Gibson 228. An active choreographer and performer, she integrates her background in dance and exercise physiology into her academic practice.

Education:

• MFA Dance, University of Maryland, 2021
• MA, Exercise Physiology, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2009
• BFA Dance, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2000

Research Interests: Her work examines resiliency through choreographic processes, accessibility in dance creation and performance, and embodiment within visual/performing arts curatorial systems. She investigates durational dance formats, audience-spectator dynamics, bodily expectations in dance, and somatic interventions for inclusive practice.

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Professional Background: Founder of Renee Gerardo/Dances (established 18 years ago in NYC), her choreography has been presented at Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Gibney Dance Center, and University of Maryland. As a performer, she collaborated with David Dorfman Dance, Dance Exchange, and The Moving Architects. She is also a certified Pilates and MELT Method Instructor with 19 years of experience, complemented by her background in triathlon coaching and competition.