جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ana Paula Hoflingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dance Studies
• Capoeira
• Brazilian Folklore
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ana Paula Höfling is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the MFA in Dance and MA in Dance Theories and Practices at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s School of Dance. Her scholarly profile includes affiliations with the National Humanities Center (as a Trustee’s Fellow), Wesleyan University (as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow), and leadership roles in the Dance Studies Association and editorial boards of prominent journals like Dance Research Journal . Her research investigates Brazilian dance, capoeira, racial politics in performance, and cultural nationalism. Key themes include: Choreographic representations of Brazilian identity Decolonizing dance archives and methodologies Intersections of race, class, and authorship in folkloric ballet Afro-Brazilian contributions to global dance heritage Her publications consistently engage with socio-historical analyses of Brazilian modernism, pedagogical frameworks in dance, and the global staging of Afro-Brazilian traditions. Recent works (2015–2023) reveal a focus on postcolonial theory, embodied ethnography, and critical race studies in performance contexts. Notable awards include: Oscar G. Brockett Book Prize (2021) for Staging Brazil National Humanities Center Fellowship (2021–22) Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship As Graduate Program Director, she advises MFA/MA students and teaches courses spanning dance theory, history, administration, and capoeira practice. Her lab affiliations and external grants are not detailed in the source text.

Betty Skeenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Contemporary Dance
• Choreography
• Dance Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Betty Skeen serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance and Director of the Helen McGehee Visiting Artist Program at Randolph College. A South Carolina native trained at the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, she holds an MFA from the University of Maryland and brings nearly two decades of professional dance experience spanning New York City, the Hudson Valley, and international stages. Her research interests center on contemporary dance practices, emphasizing embodied learning and creative adaptation . Skeen's teaching philosophy champions "rigorous play" – blending discipline with effortlessness through somatic practices like her "Stretch, Strengthen, and Recover" methodology. She investigates how natural environments influence movement, drawing from childhood experiences in South Carolina's coastal ecosystems. Skeen has received significant recognition including American College Dance Association honors and two Metro-DC Dance Awards. Her choreographic works have been presented across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Italy, often exploring themes of resilience and environmental connection. American College Dance Association Honoree Metro-DC Dance Award (2023) Metro-DC Dance Award (2021) As an educator, Skeen mentors dance students through technique courses and historical studies while directing Randolph's Visiting Artist Program. Her current projects include developing interdisciplinary collaborations between dance and environmental studies programs. Outside academia, she maintains an active performance career as an extended company member with Pearson Widrig Dance Theater. Skeen leads the Helen McGehee Visiting Artist Program, facilitating residencies that connect students with professional choreographers. Her recent initiatives include cross-departmental workshops examining the intersection of movement studies and climate science.

Rose Xinran Qiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Choreography
• Contemporary Dance
• Ballet
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rose Xinran Qi serves as a Part-Time Lecturer of Dance in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Washington College, bringing over 25 years of professional dance expertise as an independent artist, choreographer, researcher, and educator. Her academic credentials include: BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from ShanXi Academy MFA in Dance from the University of Maryland Her research pioneers methodologies for integrating Eastern and Western dance forms through scholarly investigation of contemporary, postmodern, ballet, and classical Chinese techniques. Recent work emphasizes cross-cultural pedagogical applications both on stage and in classroom settings, reflecting seven years of dedicated exploration into transcultural movement systems. Professionally, she directs RoseQi Dance Arts—facilitating international cultural exchange and educational programming—while having previously performed as lead dancer with China's Huajin Dance Drama Ensemble (2008-2013). Notable productions include the award-winning Opera Warriors (recipient of China's Professional Stage Performing Arts Award) and Fruit Under the Great Wall (Top Ten Dance Drama in China), performed at venues spanning the Sydney Opera House to Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

Ilana Ransom Toeplitzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Musical Theatre
• New Musical Development
• Musical Comedy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ilana Ransom Toeplitz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Performing Arts at Emerson College, Boston, since 2022. A director, choreographer, and educator, she specializes in new musical development, musical comedy, and theatrical storytelling that amplifies female voices and historical perspectives. Her academic credentials include: B.A., UMass-Amherst Professor Toeplitz's artistic research focuses on the creation and development of new musicals, with an emphasis on inclusivity, structure, and humor. She investigates how musical theatre can address contemporary issues while celebrating diversity and historical narratives through practical rehearsal techniques and collaborative development processes. Her distinguished fellowships include: SDCF Mike Ockrent Directing Fellow (2018) Drama League Inaugural Leo Shull New Musicals Fellow At Emerson, she directs major productions for EmersonStage and is founding a new musical development program. She co-founded the New Musicals Lab at the Ferguson Center, fostering emerging musical theatre works. As Artistic Director of Musical Mentors Collaborative, she connects under-served youth with industry professionals for mentorship through structured artistic coaching programs.

Molly Claassenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theatre Directing
• New Play Development
• Women's Theatre
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Molly Claassen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Columbus State University, where she heads the BA in Theatre program and Theatre Internship Program. She concurrently chairs the Directing Committee and leads the Ready to Direct program for the Southeastern Theatre Conference since 2019. Her educational credentials include: BA in Theatre, Math Minor, and Teaching Certification in Theatre K-12 from Baldwin-Wallace University MFA in Theatre, Directing, from the University of Wisconsin, Madison Prof. Claassen specializes in contemporary theatre direction with emphasis on new play development and women-centered narratives. As Co-Creator and Co-Director of The Momversations Project for The National Women's Theatre Festival, she integrates academic work with podcast production exploring maternal experiences in theatre. Her practice bridges professional directing with pedagogy through NYC theatre residencies and regional assistant directorships. Her recognition includes the Fredric March Award for Excellence in Professional Theatre. Professional affiliations comprise Actor’s Equity Association membership and Associate Membership in Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. In academic leadership, she oversees curriculum development for theatre degrees while mentoring students through internship placements. Her pre-CSU career featured new works direction at NYC venues including Theatre Row Studio and The Barrow Group, plus assistant director roles at The Cleveland Playhouse and Atlanta's Alliance Theatre. Current initiatives focus on expanding the Ready to Direct program's regional impact and developing The Momversations Project's podcast-theatre hybrid format, reflecting her commitment to evolving theatrical practice through education and community engagement.

Shakia Barronمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African Diaspora Dance
• Hip-Hop Dance
• House Dance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shakia Barron serves as the Faculty Class of 1929 Virginia Apgar Assistant Professor of Dance at Mount Holyoke College within the Department of Dance. She concurrently leads Kia the Key & Company as Artistic Director of her project-based dance ensemble. Her academic credentials include an M.F.A. in Choreography from Wilson College, an Associate’s degree in dance and psychology from Dean College, a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from Westfield State University, and a National Dance Institute teaching artist certificate (2009). Additional professional training was completed at Bates Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, and Pioneer Valley’s Performing Arts Charter School. Barron’s artistic practice centers on African Diaspora dance forms with specialized expertise in Hip-Hop, House, and related vernacular styles. She has created over 50 choreographic works spanning Hip-Hop, modern, African, and lyrical genres performed at venues including Jacob’s Pillow, Bates Dance Festival, and NBA halftime shows. Her collaborative project "Concourse" with Barbie Diewald premiered at Mount Holyoke College in September 2022 following residencies at Bates and Jacob’s Pillow. Her distinguished recognitions include: Arthur Levitt Jr. ’52 Artist-in-Residence at Williams College (2019) Excellence in Teaching Award from Bates Dance Festival As a DEL (Dance Education Laboratory) faculty member, Barron develops curriculum-integrated Hip-Hop pedagogy workshops and has taught at Bates Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow community programs. Her prior appointments include adjunct positions at UMASS Amherst, Smith College, Amherst College, and Connecticut College before securing her current tenure-track role. Barron directs Kia the Key & Company while maintaining performance collaborations with Face Da Phlave Entertainment, Illstyle and Peace Productions, and Rennie Harris PureMovement. Her national and international touring history includes opening for major artists like Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Omarion, alongside concert productions at Princeton School of Ballet and Rider University.

Jason Hoogerhydeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Contemporary Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Hoogerhyde is an Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Southwestern University's Sarofim School of Fine Arts, where he has taught since 2004. He previously served as Chair of the Music Department from 2010-2015 and taught for five years at Lawrence University's Conservatory of Music. Dr. Hoogerhyde earned his D.M.A. in Composition from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, an M.M. in Composition from Boston University, and a B.M. in Theory and Composition from Lawrence University. His principal composition teachers included Allen Gimbel, Joyce Mekeel, Lukas Foss, Allen Sapp, Samuel Adler, Darrell Handel, and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon. Hoogerhyde's compositional work explores the more elusive elements of human experience: the dark corners of memory, life's defining ephemeral moments, and glimpses of our integral connection with the world. His music spans orchestral works, opera, chamber ensembles, and vocal compositions that have been performed internationally across the United States, Europe, and Asia. His compositions often investigate the intersection between visual art and music, most notably in his opera The Color of Dissonance which examines the relationship between Wassily Kandinsky, Gabriele Münter, and Arnold Schönberg. His recent compositions demonstrate a continued exploration of contemporary classical forms with works like Revolve/Retract (2019) for percussion with choreography, and multiple performances of The Don Juan Project . His output shows consistent development across chamber music, vocal works, and larger orchestral compositions, with particular strength in creating evocative textures and emotional depth. Excellence in Teaching Award from University of Cincinnati Nominations from Austin Critics' Table Awards for 'The Color of Dissonance' (outstanding original composition) Nominations from Austin Critics' Table Awards for 'Lament' (outstanding symphonic performance) Hoogerhyde has mentored numerous students including Brayden Carr '23, whose composition was performed at the Valencia International Performing Arts Festival in Spain. He has served as classical music critic for the Cincinnati Enquirer and has been artist-in-residence at prestigious institutions including the Ucross Foundation and Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. His work continues to be performed internationally, reflecting his significant contribution to contemporary American composition.

Yvonne Hardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dance Science
• Choreography
• Dance History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yvonne Hardt is Professor of Dance Science and Choreography and Dean of the Faculty of Dance at the University of Music and Dance Cologne since 2009. Previously, she served as Assistant Professor of Dance, Choreography and Dance Studies at UC Berkeley. Education: Theater Studies and History (Berlin, Montreal) PhD, Freie Universität Berlin (political dimensions of modern dance in Weimar Republic) Her research advances dance science methodology through historical-praxeological approaches to dance techniques and educational processes. She investigates political dimensions of dance, institutional critique, gender studies in dance, and dance-media intersections, with emphasis on cultural education and artistic research. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals sustained focus on cultural education in dance, methodological innovation, and theory-practice integration. Key thematic threads include memory production in dance education, feedback mechanisms in dance pedagogy, and political bodies in performance contexts. Research leadership: DFG project until 2025: Modes and Epistemes of Dance Knowledge Communities BMBF project KuBiTanz (2016-2019): Cultural education research in dance Mercator project (2014-2017): Dance in all-day schools Tanzplan Deutschland project (2009-2011): Contemporary dance techniques She founded dance company BodyAttacksWord (1998-2007), creating productions that merged dance science with choreography to explore emotions, historical citations, and theory-practice relationships through works like 'Lusciously Pathetic' (2003) and 'Grenzwertig' (2005).

• Dance
• Choreography
• Jazz Dance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gregory Patterson is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Dance at Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance. A faculty member since 1991, he holds an MFA in Dance Performance from the University of Michigan and maintains a 37-year international career spanning performance, choreography, and dance education. Education: MFA in Dance Performance, University of Michigan Research and Teaching Interests: Patterson specializes in Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Pilates integration within dance training, alongside Musical Theater, Dance History, and production. His choreographic innovations blend technical rigor with artistic expression across academic and professional settings. Scientific Awards and Honors: Maggie Allesee Choreography Award Selected for Leo Choreography Competition at Jazz Dance World Congress Multiple Oakland University Faculty Fellowships Travis Professor (2012) Professional Leadership: Founder and 13-year Artistic Director of Patterson Rhythm Pace Dance Company, current Board Director for Michigan Dance Council and Eisenhower Dance Detroit. Leads international programs including Oakland University's Classical Greek Theatre Summer Study in Greece and Berlin Study Abroad initiative. Performance Highlights: Signature piece "Who's the Boss" performed in Russia by Eisenhower Dance Ensemble; guest artist with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company; choreography presented at Western Michigan University, Michigan Opera Theatre, and Bal-Chi Dance Company of Chicago.