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Claire Hancock is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance and Director of the Helen McGehee Visiting Artists Program in Dance at Randolph College. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona, and a Master of Arts in European Dance Theatre from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. Her career spans professional dance performances with companies like ODC and River North Dance Company, as well as collaborations with Broadway artists. She co-founded Artifact Dance Project, a company producing over 100 works and touring internationally.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes imagination, creativity, and inclusive skill development across dance styles. She prioritizes creating safe, collaborative environments that mirror scientific inquiry through experimentation and curiosity. Hancock was drawn to Randolph College for its liberal arts ethos, historic dance legacy, and community-driven initiatives like TAKE2.
Outside academia, she continues performing in dance and stage acting, balancing artistic passion with physical challenges. Her hobbies include exploring arts and nature, yoga, and travel. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her contributions to dance are highlighted through her extensive performance and teaching career.
