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Leslie I. P Sachs is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance at Vassar College, where she has been since 2018. A seasoned dance artist, she holds a BA from Bard College and an MFA from the University of Washington. Her career spans performance, choreography, and teaching at institutions including Purchase College, Balettakademien (Stockholm), and the University of Massachusetts. She specializes in modern dance techniques (Cunningham, Horton, Graham, Lewitzky) and integrates classical ballet foundations with contemporary performance.
Education Background:
- Bard College: BA
- University of Washington: MFA in Dance
Research & Teaching: Focused on modern dance pedagogy, movement for actors (via DRAM 206), and interdisciplinary performance. Courses taught include Advanced Beginning Modern (DANC 195), Intermediate Modern Dance I/II (DANC 294/295). Her work explores the intersection of classical and contemporary techniques, with performances showcased across the US and Europe.
Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her extensive teaching roles and choreographic projects suggest active engagement in academic and artistic mentorship. No lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned, though her role at Vassar likely involves collaborative creative projects within the Dance Department.
