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Kay Sandel is an Adjunct Professor of Dance at Oklahoma City University (OKCU), where she has taught since 1995. She holds a dual affiliation within the Dance & Entertainment School and Dance Department. Prior to her academic career, she was a professional dancer with companies such as Ruth Page International Ballet of Chicago, Chicago Lyric Opera Ballet, and Ballet Oklahoma. Her training includes studies under Roman Jasinski and Moscelyne Larkin of the Original Ballet Russe.
- Education: Not explicitly listed, but her career indicates extensive classical ballet training.
Her research and teaching interests focus on ballet technique, pedagogy, and anatomy for dancers. She has choreographed for The American Spirit Dance Company and maintains her own dance school, which has produced numerous professional dancers admitted to prestigious institutions like the School of American Ballet and Joffrey Ballet.
Awarded a Ford Foundation scholarship early in her career, Sandel has also participated in advanced teacher workshops by National Ballet of Canada, David Howard, and Finis Jhung. Her teaching extends to the University of Oklahoma and regional dance conventions.
Her career spans over three decades as a educator, with notable milestones including performing Giselle opposite Maria Tallchief during her youth and leading Tulsa Ballet as a principal dancer.
