معرفی
Paul A. Scolieri is Professor of Dance at Barnard College, Columbia University, with affiliations in the Center for Critical Interdisciplinary Studies (CCIS), the Department of Africana Studies, the American Studies Program, and the Columbia University Ph.D. Program in Theatre and Performance. He has made significant contributions to dance scholarship through award-winning publications and interdisciplinary research.
Education:
- A.B. in Dance & English, Columbia University
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Performance Studies, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
- Certification in Movement Analysis (C.M.A.), Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies
His academic focus centers on global dance studies, Latin American and Caribbean performance, U.S. performance history, movement theory and analysis, and performance studies. He has taught courses such as World Dance History, Movement Analysis, Dance in New York City, and Digital Performance. His research explores the intersections of dance, power, colonialism, and identity, often bridging historical and contemporary perspectives.
His publications, particularly Dancing the New World and Ted Shawn: His Life, Writings, and Dances, reflect a deep engagement with colonial discourse, modern dance history, and the politics of embodiment. The articles in his body of work span themes like dance and migration, eugenics in early American modern dance, and interdisciplinary dialogues between art and science. These works reveal a consistent focus on marginalized narratives, interdisciplinary methodologies, and the role of performance in shaping cultural and political histories.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Oscar G. Brockett Book Prize for Dance Research (2014)
- Special Jury Prize, George Freedley Memorial Award (2020)
- ACLS Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship (2014–15)
- Peggy Rockefeller Visiting Scholar, Harvard University (2008–09)
- Research Fellowships at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival (2007, 2012)
Professor Scolieri has advised students across Columbia and Barnard, served on national panels for the NEA and NEH, and contributed to major scholarly organizations. He was recently elected to the Governing Board of the Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University. His leadership as Chair of the Department of Dance (2013, 2018–2023) and Director of Undergraduate Studies underscores his institutional impact. He continues to be an active voice in dance scholarship through lectures, interviews, and public engagements with figures like Katherine Dunham, Yvonne Rainer, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.
Labs and Research Teams: While not tied to a formal lab, Scolieri’s work involves collaborative research with interdisciplinary teams, especially in digital performance and movement analysis. His involvement with the Laban/Bartenieff Institute and projects on motion capture exemplify his engagement with embodied research methodologies.
