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Debra Loewen is a Lecturer in the Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and teaches at Lawrence University. She holds an MFA in Dance from UWM and a BFA in Dance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her career spans choreography, performance, and education, with a focus on site-specific work and modern dance. She founded the Wild Space Dance Company in 1987, producing over 100 works performed internationally. Loewen has received multiple choreographic fellowships and leads residencies at Lincoln Middle School of the Arts, emphasizing arts-in-education initiatives.
- Education:
- MFA, Dance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- BFA, Dance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Her research interests include interdisciplinary performance, community engagement through dance, and pedagogical strategies for K-12 educators. Loewen’s work with modern dance pioneer Robert Ellis Dunn and her collaborations with institutions like Ballet Moderno and the National Ballet of Peru highlight her global influence. She has performed and taught across North America, Japan, and Korea, blending technology (e.g., movement-sensitive costumes) with traditional dance forms.
Her residencies and workshops focus on choreography and contact improvisation, while her awards reflect recognition for innovative contributions to the field. Loewen continues to advocate for arts education through partnerships with schools and cultural organizations.
