Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Dance at Barnard College. He holds a BFA from The Juilliard School and has an extensive professional background with companies like The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. His work spans performance, choreography, and education.

Education:

• BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School (under Benjamin Harkarvy)
• Scholarship training at The Ailey School (under Denise Jefferson)

Research/Artistic Focus: Rodriguez's expertise lies in contemporary dance techniques, choreographic innovation, and the intersection of dance with performance arts. He has performed works by renowned choreographers such as Hans Van Manen and William Forsythe, and his choreography has been featured at institutions like The Juilliard Dance Ensemble and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.

Awards:Recipient of the Donna Wood Award during his scholarship training.

Teaching & Mentorship: Rodriguez has taught at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, Adelphi University, and others. His mentorship extends to guiding students through intensive programs at institutions like Ellison Ballet and the French Academie of Ballet. No grants or specific advising grants are explicitly noted.

Labs/Teams: He has collaborated with Buglisi Dance Theater, Dance Theater of Harlem, and the Earl Mosely Institute of the Arts, contributing to both performance and educational initiatives.