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Recent Courses

Dance Improvisation
Modern Dance III
Modern Dance V
Modern Dance V I I
Modern Dance V I I I

Personal Statement

I danced for the Paul Taylor Dance Company for 11 years, and before that with Taylor 2, the the outreach and performance arm of the company.

Before touring the world with the Taylor Company I danced with a number of choreographers in the 'Downtown', Dance Theater, and Performance Art scene as well as technique-based companies in New York City.

I was a founding member of choreographer Takehiro Ueyama's company, TakeDanceNY, and guested with other companies such as Amy Marshall Dance Company, Annmaria Mazzini and Dancers, Hernando Cortez & Co, and more.

As a late starter I developed a practical approach to technique as a support system for transcendent performances.

Other Scholarly/Artistic Work

Desirium
Choreography: Orion Duckstein
Music: Funki Porcini John Cage Tango a Trois
14 min; cast 13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDJkxQdugZ4

Love 15
Music: Sharon Jones & Dap Kings; Sam & Dave
23 min, 15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfhqOypopCM

Professional Activities

Guest teacher:
Booker T Washington HSPVA in Dallas, TX
Idyllwild Arts Academy, Idyllwild CA

Paul Taylor Dance Company Studio: open professional level classes

Annmaria Mazzini & Dancers: rehearsal director