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Daphne McCoy serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Theater and Dance at Carleton College, where she has taught continuously since 2012. Based in the Weitz Center for Creativity (room 210), she instructs across multiple dance disciplines with scheduled courses through Spring 2026.
Her pedagogical focus encompasses:
- Modern Dance technique and theory (DANC 148, DANC 200)
- Dance for Musical Theater (DANC 171)
- Advanced Tap Dance (DANC 279)
- Performance movement training (DANC 253)
- Semaphore Repertory Dance Company direction (DANC 350)
Research interests center on embodied performance practices, with emphasis on modern dance pedagogy, choreographic development, and theatrical dance integration. Her work bridges technical training with creative expression through the Semaphore Repertory Dance Company, fostering student collaboration in original productions.
Scientific Awards:
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Through course-based mentorship and repertory company direction, McCoy guides students in dance technique, choreographic processes, and stage performance. Her sustained involvement since 2012 demonstrates ongoing commitment to developing performers across foundational to advanced levels.
The Semaphore Repertory Dance Company functions as her primary creative laboratory, providing students professional-level experience in dance creation, rehearsal processes, and public performance within Carleton's arts ecosystem.
