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Amy O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Dance specializing in Ballet within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Ithaca College. Her office is located in 034 Dillingham Center, Ithaca, NY 14850, with contact phone 607-274-3925.
Education:
- BFA from SUNY Purchase
- MFA from Montclair State University
Research Interests:
Professor O'Brien investigates how ballet dancers deconstruct technique to listen to the "self" and "space" for authentic creative expression. Her pedagogy centers on nurturing individuality and community within dance education, framing the studio as containing personal space at the barre, communal space in the center, and liberated space for self-discovery. She emphasizes creating nourishing environments where dancers explore ballet technique as individuals honoring their creative selves in movement and life.
Performance History:
- Presented work at Schwartz Center (Cornell University)
- ACDFA performances
- Ithaca College venues
- Hangar Theatre
- CherryArt Space
Professional Background:
- Former dancer with The Washington Ballet under Mary Day
- Performed works by Nils Christe, Choo-San Goh, John Goding, Krzysztof Pastor
- Additional companies: Zig Zag Ballet, Bernier Dance Company, Ballet Etudes
