Alexandria Davis

Alexandria Davis serves as an Assistant Professor – Fixed Term in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University's College of Arts and Letters, where she merges performance artistry with pedagogical innovation to advance dance education and social commentary through movement.

Her academic credentials include:

• MFA in Dance Choreography from the University of Michigan
• BFA in Dance Performance with Dance in Medicine certification from the University of Florida

Davis's research centers on postmodern choreography as a vehicle for liberation, abstracting Black History to challenge American cultural myths while emphasizing embodied practice. Her methodology integrates breath cycle awareness with pelvic floor engagement to foster resilience, using storytelling and metaphor to stimulate self-investigation. She actively cultivates joy-centered learning environments that promote total body integration and longevity in dance performance.

Her 2023 publications explore authenticity in dance origins and Black representation, reflecting her commitment to uncovering marginalized narratives through choreographic investigation. These works demonstrate consistent thematic focus on cultural reclamation and alternative storytelling within performance art.

As an educator, Davis mentors students through the MSU Department of Theatre's production initiatives, including the 2024 protest production "P\A" addressing women's suffrage and the 2024-2025 season confronting systemic inequities under the theme "Insiders." Her teaching philosophy directly informs departmental programming that challenges status quo narratives through embodied practice.