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Alex Springer is an Assistant Professor of Contemporary Dance at the University of Florida’s School of Theatre + Dance. He holds an M.F.A. in Choreography and Performance from Smith College and a B.F.A. in Dance with a minor in Movement Science from the University of Michigan. Springer’s work spans choreography, interdisciplinary performance, and dance media, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.
- Education:
- M.F.A., Smith College (Choreography & Performance)
- B.F.A., University of Michigan (Dance + Movement Science)
His research explores choreographic intersections with technology, anatomy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Notable projects include co-directing the Every Body Meeting collective, which fuses choreography with sculpture, sound, and public engagement. Springer’s work has been showcased at venues like Jacob’s Pillow, American Dance Festival, and Taipei’s Treasure Hill Artist Village. He has received prestigious grants and residencies, including the Jacob’s Pillow Research Fellowship and NSF-funded initiatives integrating dance with engineering and science education.
Teaching emphasizes risk-taking and relational practice, fostering embodied criticality in students. His interdisciplinary collaborations extend to materials science and cognitive science through NSF-funded projects like Choreographing Science and lithium-ion research integration.
- Key Collaborations:
- Xan Burley (long-term artistic partnership)
- Dr. Elif Akçalı (Systems Engineering)
- Dr. Megan Butala (Materials Science)
Springer’s video art and choreography have earned awards such as the Dance Film Association’s Silver Award, while his archival work bridges performance preservation and digital innovation.
