Jill Echo

Jill Echo is a Lecturer of Acting at Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY), within the Conservatory of Theatre Arts. She holds both a BFA and MFA from Purchase College. Her teaching focuses on Movement for Actors, Interdisciplinary Movement Theatre, and Movement: The Physical Instrument. She has extensive freelance experience as a performer and choreographer with notable companies including Kazuko Hirabayashi Dance Theater, Pearl Lange Dance Company, and Taylor 2, where she was a founding member and Associate Director. Her choreography spans theatre and dance productions across institutions like TAKE Dance and Saratoga Opera.

• Education: BFA and MFA in Theatre/Dance from Purchase College, SUNY.

Her research interests blend physical theatre, movement techniques, and interdisciplinary performance, reflecting her dual background in acting and dance. She has choreographed works for universities nationwide and regional theaters, emphasizing the intersection of body and narrative.

Television credits include PBS programs such as Alive From Off-Center and American Masters. She has taught at institutions including Alvin Ailey/Fordham, Vassar College, New York University, and international programs like Burgos, Spain’s International Summer Dance.

No grants or labs are explicitly listed, though her freelance and collaborative projects suggest active engagement in artistic networks. She maintains affiliations with multiple dance companies and educational initiatives.