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Stephen Loch serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Dance program of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University. He teaches Ballet, Modern, Musical Theatre Dance, and Dance as an Art Form while actively serving on the American College Dance Association Board of Directors for the Central Region and university committees including the Arts and Sciences Well-Being and Belonging Committee.
His educational background includes:
- MFA in Choreography from the University of North Carolina Greensboro
- Horton Teacher Training program (beginner/advanced levels) at the Alvin Ailey School under Ana Marie Forsythe
- Studies in Safety Release Technique with B.J. Sullivan
Loch's research investigates choreography as practice-based research, specifically exploring how collaborative choreographic processes build community and enhance social cohesion. His fluid movement aesthetic synthesizes classic modern techniques (Horton, Release) with contemporary styles, resulting in performances across Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and North Carolina. He has presented at the American Dance Festival and American College Dance Association events.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
While specific student advisement details and research grants weren't provided, Loch demonstrates academic leadership through his committee work and professional board service. His contributions extend to campus initiatives like the Community Lecture Series Sub Committee.
Loch maintains active engagement in both academic and professional dance communities through performance, choreographic research, and organizational leadership.
