Lucie Baker

Lucie Baker is a dance artist, educator, and expressive arts facilitator affiliated with Cornish College of the Arts, University of Washington, and Century Ballroom in Seattle. She holds a BFA from The Juilliard School and an MFA from the University of Washington, and integrates concert dance, somatics, and expressive arts in her teaching and practice.

• BFA, Dance – The Juilliard School
• MFA, Dance – University of Washington
• Dance Pilates Mat Certification – The Kane School
• Tamalpa Teacher Training Graduate – The Tamalpa Institute

Her research and practice focus on the intersection of dance, embodiment, and mental health, emphasizing community, self-expression, and healing through movement. She draws from diverse styles including ballet, modern, swing, and Balkan folk dance.

Lucie's teaching philosophy centers on creating supportive environments for exploration and connection. While no publications are listed, her work reflects interdisciplinary engagement across performance, education, and therapeutic arts.

• Neddy Artist Award (mentioned in context of community programs)

She has performed with notable artists such as Jane Comfort, Tamar Rogoff, and Phantom Limb, and continues to develop her artistic and educational practice. She serves as a teaching artist in community partnerships and leads workshops and classes that bridge artistic and therapeutic domains.

Lucie is actively involved in performance projects such as Ricketysticks Dance Theater and the Folklife Festival, and promotes community engagement through her newsletter and public events.