Tiffany Kadani

Tiffany Kadani is a Lecturer in the Department of Dance at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). She holds a BA in Dance from Brigham Young University (BYU), with a modern/ballet composite emphasis. Her teaching career includes roles at institutions like The Washington School of Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy, Marquette University, and UW-Milwaukee. She specializes in injury prevention, pointe readiness, and working with hypermobile students, integrating Dance Science and Kinesiology into her pedagogy.

Education:

• BA in Dance, Brigham Young University

Research & Teaching Focus: Tiffany’s expertise centers on optimizing student performance through biomechanical understanding, safe ballet techniques, and mental health in dance. She is certified as a Dance Movement Analyst, Pilates instructor, and Pointe Safe teacher, reflecting her commitment to holistic dancer education.

Awards:

• American Ballet Theatre’s Teacher Training Program Scholarship

Professional Experience: She has taught at multiple institutions, including DanceWorks, Young Dance Academy, and North Shore Dance Studio. Her roles have included rehearsal director, repetiteur, and instructor for Academy, PPP, and general dance levels.