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Jimena Bermejo is a Professor of Practice and Senior Lecturer in Dance, and Director of the Dance Program at the College of the Holy Cross. She holds a BFA in Dance from The Boston Conservatory and an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Studio for Interrelated Media. Her work explores themes of race, trauma, and identity through multidisciplinary performance, often collaborating with artists and initiating projects like "The Poetics of Aging" (2021). She has performed nationally and internationally, including at the Cathedral Arts Festival (Belfast, UK), Judson Church (NYC), and Le Lieu (Quebec). Bermejo is also Co-director of Mobius Artist Group and has received the 2021 Live Arts Boston Grant for collaborative work with La Trinchera Dance. Her teaching emphasizes accessibility, mentoring non-professional dancers and fostering community through movement.
Education:
- BFA in Dance, The Boston Conservatory
- MFA in Studio for Interrelated Media, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Research Interests: Multidisciplinary performance, intersection of movement and social themes (race, aging, trauma), and collaborative art practices. Her work often critiques societal norms through visceral, immersive experiences.
Awards:
- 2021 Live Arts Boston Grant
Recent Projects: Co-director of Mobius Artist Group, curated "1 Minute Solos" series since 2016, and led "The Poetics of Aging" (2021) to address dance and agism. Performed in major venues like the Dance Complex (Boston), Eustis Estate (Milton, MA), and international festivals.
