Daniel McCusker

Daniel McCusker is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University, School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a BA from Fordham University (1973). A renowned dance artist and educator, his career spans performance, choreography, and teaching across international and national platforms. His work includes performances with the Lucinda Childs Dance Company (1977–1983, 1990–1991), the Merce Cunningham Centennial Project (2019), and collaborations with institutions like the Guggenheim Museum and Boston Conservatory. He has directed dance programs such as Ram Island Dance and mentored emerging choreographers through Summer Stages Dance.

Research interests focus on interdisciplinary performance, modern dance techniques, and the intersection of technology with dance. His 2020 publication in PAJ explores visual artist Katarina Weslien's Walks of Compassion project. McCusker has taught in Canada, Singapore, France, and across U.S. festivals, emphasizing community engagement and pedagogy.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions include grants and curatorial projects. He has advised students through mentorship programs and led initiatives such as the Cunningham Project at the ICA/Boston. His work continues to bridge performance art, education, and community outreach.