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Tresa Randall is Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Studies for the Honors Tutorial Program in Dance at Ohio University's Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, School of Dance. She is a scholar, educator, choreographer, and leader in community dance and dance studies.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Dance Studies, Temple University, 2008
- Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, Temple University, 2008
- M.A. in Dance History and Criticism, University of New Mexico, 2000
- B.A. in Dance, Hamilton College, 1993 (minor in Comparative Literature)
Dr. Randall’s research centers on dance as a cultural and political practice, with expertise in modernist dance across the U.S., India, and Germany; feminist dance studies; critical pedagogies; and dance as community engagement. Her work interrogates how dance shapes identity, modernity, and ethics, and she has published in Feminist Modernist Studies, New German Dance Studies, and the Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism. She emphasizes inclusive, collaborative, and socially just approaches in both research and teaching.
Her recent scholarship reflects a strong trend in transnational modernism, archival research, and feminist re-readings of dance history. Themes include the Wigman School, Hanya Holm, Dalcroze-Hellerau, and contemporary choreographers like Beth Gill. Her publications span academic journals, encyclopedias, conference presentations, and critical blogs, demonstrating both scholarly rigor and public engagement.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Presidential Teacher, Ohio University (2015–2018)
- Fellow, Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities (2023)
- Faculty Visit Grant, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Dr. Randall has played a pivotal role in academic leadership and mentoring. She led the creation of the first M.A. in Community Dance in the United States and mentors honors tutorial undergraduates in independent research and creative projects. She has developed numerous courses, including Writing Dance and Gender, Community Dance Theory and Practice, and Seminar in Dance Studies Research. While no specific grants beyond DAAD are listed, her funded research indicates active grant acquisition. She teaches across dance history, technique, composition, and graduate seminars.
She is deeply involved in the School of Dance’s academic and creative life, contributing to curriculum innovation, student mentorship, and national scholarly discourse. Her work bridges performance, pedagogy, and research, fostering critical thinking and ethical engagement in dance.
