69¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ

Academic focus: Dance and English double major

Concentration: Choreography and Performance

Advanced Degrees: M.F.A. in Dance from the University of Iowa

As a student at 69¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, I had ample opportunities to explore dance and other interests which have fed into my work post-graduation. I double majored in Dance and English, which gave me a broader basis for my graduate studies as well as choreography.

I was the Artistic Director of the Student Dance Concert, which helped me learn the skills I have directly applied to running my own dance company and self-producing shows. I studied pedagogy, which helped in my teaching. I choreographed, performed, and worked backstage, giving me exposure to all aspects of the productions. I also took time off, with the support of the department and school, to dance with a ballet company. This experience fed into my creative and scholarly pursuits.

Studying at 69¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ allowed me to have a breadth of experiences that have given me choices in my professional and personal goals. I am now a professor of dance, help run an international dance festival in Lebanon, present my work nationally and internationally, and enjoy days off at the beach. The experiences of 69¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ taught me many facets of the work that I need to do within this field to achieve my goals.