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Michael Crotty serves as Assistant Professor of Dance and Coordinator of Dance within the Department of Dance & Theatre Arts at the School of Music and Performing Arts, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he leads academic and creative initiatives in dance education.
His educational foundation includes advanced training across international institutions:
- BFA in Dance from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
- Diploma from CODARTS Conservatory, Rotterdam, NL
- MFA in Dance from The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Crotty's research and creative practice centers on interdisciplinary dance-theater fusion, integrating Laban/Bartenieff movement principles with contemporary performance. His choreographic work explores embodied storytelling through collaborations with major cultural institutions, while his expertise as an ABT-certified ballet instructor informs technical pedagogy. This dual focus manifests in theater-dances commissioned by organizations spanning museum contexts to professional dance companies, demonstrating applied research in movement analysis and performance theory.
Professional engagements reveal extensive industry integration: performances with the Montreal Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, creative partnerships with American Apparel and the National Children’s Choir, and membership in the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company. His teaching portfolio spans The University of Dayton, University of Southern California, Point Park University, and Columbia College, reflecting national recognition of his pedagogical approach. As a producer, he has developed multiple self-produced dance-theater works and performing arts events, establishing practical frameworks for artistic entrepreneurship within academic contexts.
Specialized credentials as a Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst © and ABT-certified ballet instructor anchor his methodological contributions to dance science and technique training, creating bridges between somatic practices and stage performance.
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