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Jillian Harris serves as Associate Professor of Dance at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses while maintaining an active professional choreography and performance career.
Education:
- MFA in Dance, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
- BFA in Modern Dance, University of Utah
Her research explores contemporary choreographic practices, interdisciplinary dance film production, and spatial transformation in performance. Harris investigates how movement interacts with architectural environments and digital media, particularly through her award-winning film projects and interactive installations that challenge traditional performance boundaries. Her work bridges academic scholarship with professional artistry through national and international collaborations.
Harris' publications demonstrate consistent focus on spatial concepts in dance and historical evolution of training methodologies, reflecting her dual expertise as practitioner and scholar. Her 2012 article examines environmental choreography while the 2009 publication analyzes post-Judson dance training frameworks.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Narrative Short award (2015 Maui Film Festival) for Red Earth Calling
- Best Experimental Short award (2015 Toronto Independent Film Festival)
- Multiple official festival selections including Athens International and Moondance
- youngARTS award recognition
Harris maintains an active teaching schedule at Temple University while conducting international master classes. Her current projects include collaborations with the Mendelssohn Club and Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, demonstrating sustained integration of academic work with professional performance opportunities. She also co-authored an Acclaim Case Study on modern dance pedagogy.
Harris produces interdisciplinary projects through her film work Red Earth Calling and develops interactive movement installations that merge dance with technology, creating platforms for cross-institutional artistic exchange.
