جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Almudena González Britoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroaesthetics
• Neuromusicology
• Music Cognition
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Almudena González Brito is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the University of La Laguna, Spain, in the Department of Art History and Philosophy. She is a cellist, researcher, and cultural manager with international training from Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Brussels, holding a PhD in Art and Humanities from her current institution. She earned her PhD in 2016 from the University of La Laguna with the thesis "El violonchelo en la música contemporánea un estudio de la musicología carnal" (The cello in contemporary music: a carnal musicology study), supervised by Dr. Pompeyo Juan Pérez Díaz and Dr. Julián Jesús González González. Since 2014, Dr. González Brito has pioneered research at the intersection of music and neuroscience through neuroaesthetics and neuromusicology. Her work investigates why different musical and choreographic styles produce distinct brain responses, examining how daily musical choices impact behavior, physiology, and overall well-being. She integrates humanistic and scientific methodologies to decode the neural mechanisms underlying aesthetic experiences and musical cognition. Her publication portfolio (2015-2024) reveals consistent focus on EEG-based analysis of brain connectivity during music perception and performance. Key patterns include comparative studies of tonal versus atonal music processing, expertise effects in musicians, neural responses to dance choreography, and stylistic differences in Baroque versus contemporary performance. These investigations consistently employ advanced network analysis of functional brain connectivity. Dr. González Brito leads the CORPOART research group (Corporeality: Flows of Communication in Neuroaesthetic Interpretation) and participates in the NNLab (Neurochemistry and Neuroimaging Laboratory), directing projects that explore the behavioral and physiological implications of musical style selection. She actively supervises doctoral candidates within the University of La Laguna's Official Doctoral Program in Art and Humanities. Her laboratory work centers on the CORPOART group's investigation of daily musical choices and their consequences for human physiology and well-being, utilizing EEG and neuroimaging techniques to bridge artistic practice with cognitive neuroscience.

Ramses Siglمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Dance
• Choreography
• Jazz Dance
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Ramses Sigl is a distinguished dance instructor and choreographer with a 30-year tenure at the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding since the founding of its Musical Theatre program in 1996. He currently holds lecturing positions across multiple prestigious institutions including the Iwanson School for Contemporary Dance in Munich, Schauspiel München, and the Royal Swedish Ballet Academy, while having previously led the academy's dance program from 1998 to 2012. His choreographic expertise spans theatrical genres from Broadway musicals to classical opera, with notable collaborations at major international venues. Sigl's artistic practice integrates movement direction with narrative storytelling across diverse performance contexts. Artistic Focus Areas Dance pedagogy specializing in Jazz Dance technique Choreography for musical theatre productions Opera movement direction for historic and contemporary works Original contemporary dance theatre creation Cross-disciplinary performance integration Sigl maintains active creative partnerships with leading European directors and institutions, consistently contributing to high-profile productions while advancing dance education through his institutional appointments. His work demonstrates exceptional versatility across theatrical, operatic, film, and corporate event contexts.

• Dance
• Choreography
• Ballet
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Lucy T. Arrington serves as Full-time Instructor of Dance in Lamar University's Department of Theatre & Dance since 2010, following 12 years as Adjunct Professor. She concurrently holds the position of Choreographer in Residence for Southeast Texas Ballet Company and maintains extensive professional collaborations across Southeast Texas performing arts organizations including Beaumont Community Players and Symphony of Southeast Texas. Her academic foundation includes a B.A. in Dance from Lamar University where she trained under Julio deBittencourt (ballet) and Jim Franklin (musical theatre/jazz). Professional development features Dance Masters of America certification in four disciplines and advanced flamenco studies in Mexico/Spain with renowned masters Nana Lorca, Rogelio Rodriguez, and Luis Rivera. Arrington's artistic practice spans ballet, tap, jazz, and flamenco with strong emphasis on choreographic innovation. Her original works feature prominently in Lamar's dance concerts and regional productions like 'Sweet Charity', while the 2019 Taiwan cultural exchange showcased her composition 'Boudain and Barbecue'. She actively bridges academic training and professional performance through community partnerships including the recent Odom Academy collaboration. Student mentorship remains central to her practice, with documented success in preparing dancers for elite programs in New York and Los Angeles. Her dance internship program provides practical experience through university productions and community engagements, reflecting her dual commitment to pedagogical excellence and professional artistry. As both performer and choreographer, Arrington sustains active involvement with Gaslight Theatre, Beaumont Civic Ballet, and multiple regional dance companies. Her master classes at national events like the American College Dance Festival extend her influence beyond Southeast Texas, demonstrating ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing.

• Dance
• Choreography
• Contemporary Dance
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Amy Elizabeth serves as Assistant Professor of Dance in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Lamar University, teaching movement technique, theory, and history while choreographing for theatre productions like 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'. She previously held teaching positions at Lone Star College–Kingwood (as Dance Program Coordinator), Lone Star College – North Harris, Houston Community College, Sam Houston State University, and Rice University. As founder of Aimed Dance (501(c)3 nonprofit), she produces contemporary dance works commissioned by institutions including Lamar High School and Rice University. Her academic credentials include: M.B.A. from Lamar University (experiential entrepreneurship/arts leadership) M.F.A. in Dance from Sam Houston State University (performance/choreography emphasis) B.F.A. from Sam Houston State University Professor Elizabeth's creative research centers on contemporary dance choreography with interdisciplinary applications, evidenced by festival presentations at American College Dance Association and Houston Fringe Festival. Her work bridges performance and education, frequently involving student ensembles in commissioned projects for academic institutions across Texas. She maintains strong connections to Taiwan through teaching at Tainan University of Technology and to international dance networks via her liaison role with Rome's VIVO Ballet. Her professional recognition includes: Houston Press’ 100 Creatives (2013) Houston Press Top 10 Choreographers (2013) As an educator, she has guided student ensembles on statewide tours and conferences while building administrative expertise through decade-long board service for SHSU Dance Alumni Association and current advisory roles with Downtown Beaumont Cultural Arts District. Her nonprofit Aimed Dance provides a platform for integrating professional choreographic practice with academic mentorship.

• Ballet Accompaniment
• Dance Music
• Piano Performance for Dance Training
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Alba Calle Valiente serves as a pianist and lecturer at the National Ballet Academy (Nationale Balletacademie), a constituent school of Amsterdam University of the Arts. Her primary role involves providing live musical accompaniment for ballet classes, directly supporting the technical and artistic development of dance students through real-time piano performance. Her professional focus centers on ballet accompaniment, requiring deep expertise in adapting classical piano repertoire to diverse dance exercises. This specialized field demands precise rhythmic control, dynamic sensitivity to choreographic needs, and extensive knowledge of ballet class structures. Her work bridges musical artistry with physical training, creating an integrated environment where sound and movement inform each other. As a core member of the academy's teaching staff, she collaborates closely with ballet instructors to tailor musical interpretations for specific exercises, from barre work to center combinations. Her contributions are fundamental to the daily pedagogical framework of the National Ballet Academy, which trains students for professional careers in classical ballet through its Pre-Ballet Course, Preparatory Program, Associate Degree, and Bachelor's programs.

Jennifer Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Somatics
• Modern Dance
• Dance Education
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Jennifer Smith serves as Chair and Professor of Dance at Knox College, where she has shaped the dance program since 1997 while maintaining an active professional career as Artistic Director of 'Back & to the Left Productions.' Her work bridges academic leadership with professional performance, featuring current Knox students and alumni in her company's productions at major festivals across North America and Europe. Her academic credentials include: MFA in Dance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2007) M.A. in Dance, Columbia College (2000) B.A. in Dance, Columbia College (1995) Professor Smith's research centers on somatic dance principles that integrate mind and body, exploring applications in modern dance technique, choreographic innovation, and dance education. Her work spans African dance studies (evidenced by 2012 Ghana research), interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of integrated dance curricula that connect theory with embodied practice. She investigates how somatic awareness transforms both performance quality and pedagogical approaches. Her scholarly output includes the 2007 publication 'Developing an Integrated Dance Curriculum' and numerous conference presentations analyzing somatic pedagogy, choreographic processes, and cultural immersion in dance education. Her research consistently examines the intersection of embodied cognition and artistic creation. Major recognitions include: Philip Green Wright/Lombard College Award for Distinguished Teaching (2003) Atlantic Center for the Arts Residency with Doug Elkins (2003) Chicago Tribune's '30 Young Show-Stoppers under 30' (1999) Multiple Knox College research grants (2014, 2016-2017) Four Illinois Arts Council Art Tour Grants (1998-2002) As a mentor, Professor Smith provides exceptional professional integration through her dance company, where students perform alongside professionals at national festivals. Her grant-funded research trips to New York and Ghana create unique cultural immersion opportunities, while her choreographic projects give students direct experience in festival production and international collaboration. She directs 'Back & to the Left Productions' as a living laboratory for her research, with the company performing at venues including the Kennedy Center, Dance Chicago, Minnesota Fringe Festival, Toronto's International Festival for Dance Artists, and Festival Off'Avignon in France. This platform enables continuous exploration of somatic principles in performance contexts while training the next generation of dance artists.

• Choreography
• Directing
• Alexander Technique
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Barbara C. Wegher-Thompson is a Senior Adjunct Faculty Member in the Department of Theater and Dance at California Lutheran University (CLU), where she has taught for over 30 years. Her instructional roles include Alexander Technique, Linklater Voice, dance, and Movement for Actors, with a specialization in Viewpoints. She played a pivotal role in establishing CLU's Dance Minor in 2017 and directed the university's touring Children's Theater program for five years. Education: MA in Dance (Performance and Choreography), UCLA BA in Dance, UCLA Research and Creative Expertise: Barbara's work spans choreography, directing, actor movement pedagogy, and dance instruction. Her interdisciplinary focus integrates Alexander Technique certification (Alexander Foundation, 1991) with theatrical performance, emphasizing modern dance, ballet, and youth theater development. She has choreographed over 15 CLU productions (e.g., West Side Story , Cabaret ) and served as movement consultant for classical plays. Leadership in Theater Education: As a founding teacher of CLU's Summer Theater Camp (now Camp Shakespeare), she directs annual Musical Theater Workshops. Externally, she contributed 25 years to Young Artists Ensemble (Thousand Oaks), directing/choreographing youth productions ( The Sound of Music , Charlotte's Web ) and founding the Hillcrest Players division for young performers.

Nandini Sikandمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Film Studies
• Media Studies
• Documentary Filmmaking
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Nandini Sikand is an Assistant Professor in the interdisciplinary film and media studies program at Lafayette College, a liberal arts institution in Pennsylvania. She is a multi-disciplinary academic and artist whose work spans film studies, media studies, anthropology, and performance studies, with recognition at over 100 domestic and international film festivals and broadcasts on PBS. Her research interests focus on the intersections of documentary filmmaking, experimental cinema, and performance studies, with particular emphasis on postcolonial perspectives, Indian dance traditions (especially Odissi), gender studies, and social justice issues. Sikand's scholarly and artistic practice consistently examines cultural representation, identity formation, migration, and power dynamics through both academic research and creative production. Dr. Sikand has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships for her work, including: Guggenheim Foundation grants (including one in 2018 for Inside/Outside ) Jerome Foundation grants Center for Asian American Media grants Two-time recipient of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) awards American Association of University Women (AAUW) postdoctoral fellowship (2013-14) Her filmography demonstrates a sustained engagement with pressing social issues through innovative cinematic approaches. Her works span from early explorations of diaspora culture in The Bhangra Wrap (1995) to contemporary examinations of the criminal justice system in Inside/Outside (2019), which documents incarcerated women's reentry challenges in the Lehigh Valley. Her films consistently blend documentary realism with experimental techniques to address themes of identity, displacement, and social transformation. Dr. Sikand maintains an active presence in multiple creative and academic communities. She serves as a faculty coach at the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) and sits on the Advisory Board of Mono No Aware, a cinema-arts non-profit organization. As a performer, she is the co-founder and co-director of Sakshi Productions, a neo-classical Odissi dance company, and serves as Associate Director/Choreographer of Harmattan Theater, which focuses on environmentally and socially engaged theater productions.

Aileen Passloffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dance
• Choreography
• Theater
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Aileen Passloff is an acclaimed choreographer, dancer, director, actor, and teacher who has taught dance at Bard College since 1969. She served as chair of the dance department and currently holds the L. May Hawver and Wallace Benjamin Flint Professor of Dance position. Graduating from Bennington College in 1953, Passloff became a pivotal figure in 1950s–60s Greenwich Village off-off-Broadway movements and Judson Dance Theater. She founded her own dance company in 1958, directing it for a decade while pioneering experimental performance. Her artistic practice bridges nostalgic classical ballet tributes and resolute modernism, exemplified in works like The Song of Songs for Fountain Theater (2003) and Brahms Variations for Toby Armour Repertory Company. She also performed in Obie-winning productions including Gertrude Stein’s What Happened and Maria Irene Fornes’ Washing and Diary of Evelyn Brown across Living Theatre and Theatre for the New City. Key honors include: National Endowment for the Arts grant Program for Cultural Cooperation grant Fulbright postdoctoral research scholarship Passloff actively mentors emerging artists through OPEN CALL, sponsoring young Latino choreographers. Her career demonstrates sustained innovation across choreography, direction, and pedagogy while bridging historical and contemporary performance traditions.

• Dance Pedagogy
• Community Arts
• Socially Engaged Practice
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Sarah Lockwood is a Lecturer at the University of Salford within the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. She serves as Programme Leader for MA Dance Choreographic Practices and MA Dance Creative Education while also fulfilling the role of International Link Tutor. Her professional identity bridges academic instruction with active community arts practice across the North of England. Her educational credentials include: BA MA Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cap) Higher Education Academy Fellow (HEA Fellow) Sarah's research practice centers on socially engaged dance methodologies with strong emphasis on community accessibility. She develops programs using physical theatre to cultivate resilience narratives, particularly for youth wellbeing initiatives and intergenerational projects like her 2018 performance 'Doing a Grand Job' for adults over 50. Her work consistently integrates evaluation frameworks to measure artistic impact. Sarah maintains active collaboration with key cultural institutions including Grand Theatre Blackpool, Ludus Dance, and The Electric Sunshine Project. As an artist evaluator, she produces evidence-based reports for major funders such as The Ragdoll Foundation and The Royal Shakespeare Company, demonstrating the tangible outcomes of community dance interventions. Her professional activities extend beyond campus through regular delivery of adult contemporary dance classes in Southport and ongoing community projects across Lancashire that connect theatrical storytelling with movement-based wellbeing strategies.

Agnija Šeikoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Dance
• Choreography
• Dance Composition
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Agnija Šeiko serves as Professor of the Department of Dance at the Klaipėda Faculty of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA), while simultaneously leading the Šeiko Dance Company as its founder, artistic director, choreographer, and principal dancer. Her dual academic-artistic career bridges formal education with groundbreaking community engagement in Lithuania's cultural landscape. Education: Choreography at Klaipėda University (1996-2001) Codarts Dance Academy Rotterdam, Netherlands (2003-2005) Artistic Research Focus: Professor Šeiko pioneers interdisciplinary performance integrating contemporary dance with live cello music, sculptural installations, and video projections. Her practice critically examines social vulnerability through community co-creation—regularly involving seniors and people with disabilities—while maintaining rigorous aesthetic innovation across dance operas, theatrical performances, and site-specific excursions that redefine Klaipėda's cultural identity. Scientific Awards: Padėkos Kaukė Award (Klaipėda City's top theatre honor) Golden Cross of the Stage (Lithuania's highest performing arts distinction) Advising and Grants: While the text confirms her mentorship through the Šeiko Dance Company's training programs and community workshops, no formal graduate students or research grants are documented in the source material. Artistic Collective: The Šeiko Dance Company functions as her primary creative laboratory, collaborating with globally renowned artists including Daphnis Kokkinos (former Pina Bausch associate), Kenzo Kusuda, and Linas Kutavičius. This collective has become Klaipėda's cultural trademark through signature projects like dance-and-cello performances and urban exploration formats that attract international talent to Lithuania's port city.

Andrew K. Hirschمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Choreographic Programming
• Information-Flow Security
• Computational Effects
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Andrew K. Hirsch is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, SUNY , Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He leads the Databases and Programming Languages group and focuses on programming languages for decentralized systems, particularly choreographic programming and information-flow security. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2019) from Cornell University, supervised by Ross Tate on computational effects. B.S. in Computer Science and Pure Mathematics from The George Washington University. Research Interests: His work centers on choreographic programming, a paradigm ensuring deadlock-free concurrent systems, and information-flow security for decentralized applications. He also explores computational effects and type systems in programming language theory. Publications: Recent work includes advancements in process polymorphism (OOPSLA 2025), type-level polymorphism (PLACES 2025), and security definitions for higher-order declassification (OOPSLA 2023). Students: Doctoral: Michael Piskozub, Keith Allen Mason Masters: Alexander Bohosian, Gianna Bossoreale Undergraduate: Alex Doyoon Kim, Julia Montouri Recent Alumni: Ethan Canton, Tiffany Cai, Vamsi Krishna Bellam, Vincent Chan, Frank (Feng-Mao) Tsai Projects: Leads initiatives such as Choret (open choreographies) and The Pirouette Language and Compiler , which translate choreographic programs into concurrent system implementations.

Sean McCartherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Voice Pedagogy
• Movement for Performers
• Performance Psychology
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Sean McCarther serves as Associate Professor and Interim Chair in Rider University's Department of Performing Arts, where he coordinates Musical Theatre Voice instruction while functioning as stage combat choreographer and intimacy consultant. His pedagogical scope spans classical, musical theatre, and popular voice techniques alongside voice science and performer movement training. Dr. McCarther earned his Doctorate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Indiana University with minors in music theory and movement/postural analysis, following a Master of Music emphasizing speech pathology from the same institution and a Bachelor of Music from Baylor University. His scholarly framework integrates vocal training with biomechanical analysis. Research centers on voice pedagogy innovation through movement-based performance methodology, exploring performance psychology, motor learning applications, and emotion regulation in theatrical contexts. He pioneers consent-driven frameworks for creating psychologically safe rehearsal environments, particularly regarding staged violence and intimacy. A certified advanced actor combatant through both the Society of American Fight Directors and Academy of Fight Directors Canada, he has choreographed productions including She Kills Monsters , Spring Awakening , Oklahoma , Polaroid Stories , and Hamlet . His Intimacy Directors and Coordinators certification informs safety protocols across Rider University's performance programs.

Ralph Perkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Choreography
• Musical Theatre
• Contemporary Dance
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Ralph Perkins serves as Director of Theatre Dance at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, and holds an Adjunct Professor appointment in the dance division where he teaches Martha Graham Technique. With a career spanning regional theater, Las Vegas productions, and international engagements, he maintains an active presence in both academic and professional performance spheres. Education BFA in Dance from Southern Methodist University Artistic Expertise : Mr. Perkins' choreographic signature fuses ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, ethnic, and period movement with theatrical innovation. His extensive portfolio includes landmark productions for Goodspeed Musicals, The Asolo Repertory Theater, Papermill Playhouse, The Muny in St. Louis, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis. In Las Vegas, he shaped major residencies including EFX starring Tommy Tune and Siegfried & Roy's Mirage productions, demonstrating exceptional versatility across commercial and artistic contexts. Artistic Recognition : His accolades include the Toddy Award for best production number ("The Wall"), Louie Award for best musical ("Sunday in the Park with George"), and Nevada State Council on the Arts fellowship. He received multiple nominations including CT Critics Circle, St. Louis Critics Circle, and Kevin Kline Awards for choreography excellence. Artistic Leadership : Beyond Hartt, Mr. Perkins founded The New Works Project Ltd. (1995-2000), creating over forty contemporary dance works. He served as artistic director for Golden Rainbow AIDS Benefit and co-founded the Las Vegas Performing Arts Academy dance program, extending his influence through guest artist residencies at UNLV, University of Reno, and Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts.

Piotr Cholodzinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performing Arts
• Theater
• Physical Theatre
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Piotr Cholodzinski serves as a Professor in the Department of Performing Arts at the School of Arts, Design and Media, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, where he contributes to academic programs in theatrical arts and performance studies. His research focuses on embodied expression and interdisciplinary performance methodologies, with core expertise in: Physical Theatre Contemporary Performance Practices Actor Training Systems Non-Verbal Communication in Performance Choreographic Dramaturgy His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical studio applications, emphasizing the integration of movement and narrative structures in modern theatrical contexts.