Biography CV
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US Citizen
Portuguese/EU Citizenship (expected 2025) -
M.F.A. Dance
Performance and Choreography
New York University
Tisch School of the Arts, NY
Merit Scholar and Graduate Assistantship
1998B.A. Liberal Arts/Visual Arts History
Concentration in Theatre and Dance
College of the Holy Cross, MA
Cum Laude
1996 -
Higher Education
New York University
Tisch School of the Arts
Dance Department (BFA/MFA); New York, NY
Adjunct Professor, 2006-presentHarvard University
Silk Road Arts and Healing Residency
Graduate Music Education x Silk Road Ensemble x Harvard Medical School x Spaulding Rehabilitation; Cambridge, MA
Guest Teaching-Artist, 2016DeSales University
Dance Department; Center Valley, PA
Guest Artist/Lecturer, 2015-2016University of Iowa
Department of Dance (BA/MFA); Iowa City, IA
Guest Artist/Lecturer, 2010-2013Vassar College
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre; Poughkeepsie, NY
Guest Artist/Lecturer, 2010Queen Mary University of London, M.A. Applied Theatre; London, UK
Guest Artist/Lecturer, 2006Goldsmiths University of London
M.A. Applied Theatre; London, UK
Guest Artist/Lecturer, 2005College of the Holy Cross
Theatre and Dance Department; Worcester, MA
Guest Artist/Lecturer, 2000
Performance and Arts Conservatories/Schools/Residencies
Steps Conservatory
School at Steps
Steps on Broadway; New York, NY
Faculty and Master Teacher, 2010 - presentWoodside on the Move; Woodside, NY
Curriculum Consultant, 2022-2024Craigardan; Keene, NY
Artist-in-Residence and Programming Collaborator, 2018-2021Dance New Amsterdam; New York, NY
Faculty, 2007-2013Joffrey Ballet School; New York, NY
Faculty, 2007-2011American Dance Festival
Duke University; Durham, NC
Faculty, Summers 2008-2010Paul Taylor Dance Company Intensive; New York, NY
Faculty, Summer 2009
Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Movement Re-Education, Meditation, and Holistic HealthPrivate Practice
One-to-one and group education and treatments
TMP Mind Body of Work LLC; New York, NY
2004 - presentSoma Health; Brooklyn, NY
Yoga and Meditation Teacher, 2007-2020Golden (formerly Namaste NY); New York, NY
Yoga and Meditation Teacher, 2008-2014Yoga High; New York, NY
Yoga and Meditation Teacher, 2008-2010East Yoga; New York, NY
Yoga and Meditation Teacher, 2006-2008Yoga Pedagogy
Perri Institute for Mind and Body; New York, NY
Founder and Director, 2009-2019
Performing ArtsDance Artist
1991-presentCherylyn Lavagnino Dance; New York, NY
1999-2009 and presentDarrah Carr Dance; New York, NY
2001-2005Imago Dance Theatre; New York, NY
2000-2002Opus I Contemporary; Philadelphia, PA
1999-2001From the Horse’s Mouth; New York, NY
2000Choreographer’s Ink; New York, NY
1999-2000Second Avenue Dance Company; New York, NY
1997-1998Fifth Floor Theater
Tisch School of the Arts; New York, NY
1996-1998Daniel McCusker Dance Projects; Boston, MA
1994-1996Worcester Youth Ballet, Worcester, MA
Principal, 1994-1996Fenwick Theatre
College of the Holy Cross;
Worcester, MA
1992-1996Joffrey Ballet Company; New York, NY
Apprentice, 1994-1995Brandywine Ballet Company; West Chester, PA
Soloist 1991 - 1994
*Performance History below
Choreographer
Various mainstage venues
NY, PA, MA
1995-present*Choreographic Works below
Costume Designer
New York, NY
2002-2005Darrah Carr Dance
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance
RedShift Dance
Umoja Dance
*Costumes for Dance below
Arts Administration
The Ailey School/Fordham BFA Program; New York, NY
School Administrator, 2014 - 2015New York University
Tisch School of the Arts
Dance Department; New York, NY
Administrative Assistant, 1999-2001Healthcare IT
Health Management Services; New York, NY
Manager, 2005 - 2006Siemens Health Services; Corporate PA & NY Field Offices
Senior Account Manager, 1998 - 2005 -
Reiki Level I-III, 2012-2013
Reiki Master pending
Usui Reiki Ryoho (William Lee Rand)
Teacher: Kristin DeissMindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Studies
Levels I-V, 2008-2012
Shambhala Meditation Center; New York, NYAdvanced Studies Certification in Yoga Anatomy/Therapeutics. 2009
The Breathing Project; New York, NY
Teachers: Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification, 2004
OM Yoga; New York, NY
Teachers: Cyndi Lee, Joe Miller, Christie Clark -
Western Traditions
Functional Anatomy, Kinesiology, Ideokinesis, and Movement Therapy 1996-present
Lineages: Mabel Elsworth Todd, Lulu Sweigard, Irene Dowd, Rebecca Dietzel
Teachers: Andre Bernard, Irene Dowd, Lynn Martin, Rebecca Dietzel
Physical Therapy Protocols and Medical Imaging Literacy
2006-presentNYU Sports Medicine, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, Siemens Health Services
Teacher: Rebecca Dietzel
Principles of Diaphragmatic Breathing Coordination
2006-2019Lineage: Carl Stough Institute, The Breathing Project
Teacher: Lynn Martin, Leslie Kaminoff
Physiology and Medical Study Literacy
2010 - 2018Teachers: Dr. Alexandre West M.D., Ob/Gyn, UConn Health, Rebecca Die
Eastern Traditions
Classical Yoga, Pranayama and Sadhana
1997-presentLineages: Raja, Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha, Vinyasa, Viniyoga (Desikichar), Integral, Restorative, Yin
Root Teachers: David Life, Eddie Stern, Debby Green, Cyndi Lee, Joe Miller, Christie Clark, Leslie Kaminoff
Meditation and Buddhist Studies
2005 - presentLineages: Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Shambhala
Root Teachers: David Nichtern, Ethan Nichtern
Ayurveda (Science of Yoga)
2007 - presentLineages: Alandi Ashram, Wise Earth School of Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurvedic Institute, New York Ayurveda and Panchakarma Center
Root Teachers: Rebecca Dietzel, Cary Twomey
Also: Dr. Vasant Lad and Maya Tiwari
Vedic Study
2011 - presentTeachers: Rebecca Dietzel, Cary Twomey
Traditional Thai Massage and Integrative Therapy and Stretch
2015Lineage: Nuad Bo-Rarn Traditional Thai Massage:
Teacher: Al Turner II
Dance, Performance and Art Traditions
Dance Improvisation and Composition
1992-presentLineage: Nikolais/Louis
Teachers: Daniel McCusker, Jessica Sayre, Phyllis Lamhut, Janis Brenner
Meredith Monk Vocal Ensemble Workshops and Education
Dancing Voice, Singing Body
2022-presentTeachers: Meredith Monk, Ellen Fisher, Janis Brenner, Lanny Harrison, Alison Easter
Dharma Art
2020Lineage: Teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1975-79), Naropa University
Teacher: Arawana Hayashi
Painting
2014-2016Teacher: Diane Green
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Curricular and Practice-Based:
Integration of Eastern and Western Traditions, Modalities and Arts/Sciences
Interdisciplinary Curricula and Learning Environments
Contemplative Arts and Dharma Arts
Dance and Performance Studies
Costuming the Choreographic Process
Therapeutic and Integrative Medicine:
Yoga and Movement Therapies for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care Patients
Mental Health Support and Stress Management in Pro Performance Training Settings
Somatic Physical Re-Education and Movement Therapies for Injury Rehabilitation
Yoga Therapeutics for Injury Prevention, Immunity Support, and Preventative Care
Sensory Awareness and Development
Breathing Coordination Awareness
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Contemplative Arts-in-Practice series; in collaboration with Aimee Good, The Drawing Center, NY, 2024
Healing Arts Through Music and Movement Programming and Retreats; co-developed with Shane Shanahan, New York, NY, 2023
Littles and Laters, Community Intergenerational Movement Curriculum; consultant to project lead and developer Maggie Gavin/SoulHug, Woodside on the Move, NY, 2022 - 2024
Via del Gangivecchio, Cultural and Contemplative Arts Residency in Sicily; co-developed with Michele Drozd, Craigardan, NY, 2020
Yoga with Live Music and Music and Movement Therapy; co-developed with Shane Shanahan, Silkroad Arts and Healing Residency, Harvard University, MA 2016
Projects and Pathways: Independent Study Program Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2014
Yoga Pedagogy Certification Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2014
Yoga Foundation Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2014
MBD 300 Certification Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2013
MBD 100 PRO Certification Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2013
Parallel Pathways: Dance and the Visual Arts; University of Iowa, IA, 2011Rauschenberg: Collaborations in Dance via Cunningham, Taylor, and Brown; University of Iowa, IA, 2010
Teaching Yoga to Children; co-developed with Cara Surico, Perri Institute, NY, 2010
Anatomy through Asana; co-developed with Rebecca Dietzel, Perri Institute, NY, 2010
Business Thinking for Artists: Identifying and Promoting Your Body of Work; University of Iowa, IA, 2010The Mind Body Business; Perri Institute, NY, 2010
MBD 200 Certification Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2009
MBD PRO Curriculum Training Course; Perri Institute, NY, 2009
Yoga: Traditions and Therapeutics Course; New York University, NY 2008
Yoga: Paths of Practice and Consciousness Course; New York University, NY, 2008
Yoga: Practice Fundamentals Course; New York University, NY, 2006
Using Movement as An Educational Tool; Queen Mary University of London, UK, 2006
Space, Time and Breath as Performance Allies; Goldsmiths University of London, UK, 2005
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Journals and Periodicals
“Re-Emerging," The Gardan Journal, 2021
“Arrival on Hurricane Mountain," The Gardan Journal, 2020
“A Population of One," The Gardan Journal, 2020
"Fine-Tune Your Teaching Language," Dance Teacher Magazine, March 2014
Pedagogy MaterialsTraining Manuals: Perri Institute and Mind Body Dancer Certification Courses, 2009-2019
Mind Body Brew blog, 2009-2019
Press
www.xuyoni.com
"Beginning Anew," 2022
Dance Magazine
"How to Infuse Intention and Artistry Into Your Hands," 2020
"5 Self-Soothing Exercises You Can Do to Calm Your Anxiety," 2020
"Your Body Tips: Oxygen Onstage," 2014
"Build a Better Yoga Class," 2012
Sullivan County Democrat
"Peace Walk to Benefit Delaware Highlands Conservancy," 2016
The Story Exchange
"In Ballet, Women Rise by Stepping Out of Line," 2016
Dance Informa
"Be Your Own Boss and Support Yourself Between Gigs," 2015
Dance Teacher Magazine
Cover and Feature:
"Yoga and Dance: TaraMarie Perri Makes the Connection," 2014"TaraMarie Perri: How I Teach Yoga for Dancers,"2014
"On the Mat: Addressing Safe Yoga Practices," 2012
Pointe Magazine
"Ask Amy: A Fine Line," 2014
"Your Best Body", 2011
"Yoga Poses for Energy," 2009
Refinery 29
"Make Yoga Easier - & Better For You, Too," 2014
Women’s Health Magazine
"Should You Be Using Yoga Props?," 2014
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Who Cares for the Caregiver? Updating our Self-Care Practices; Feed Back/Move Forward Summit; Keene, NY, 2021
Yoga and Live Music, Silk Road Arts and Healing Harvard Residency; Cambridge, MA, 2016
Teaching Yoga to Children, Young Child Expo and Conference; New York, NY, 2013
A Dancer’s Daily Practice, Healthy Body Workshop, Panelist with Dr, Linda Hamilton and Dr. Andrew Price; School at Steps, New York, NY, 2011
Rauschenberg: Collaborations in Dance via Cunningham, Taylor, and Brown; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2010
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Group Exhibitions
Watercolor and inks from the Caves series
Color Theater Collection: BLUE, 2024
Loy Luo Space; New York, NY -
2024-2025
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance 25th Anniversary Season Guest Artist; Baryshnikov Art Center/DiMenna Center for Classical Music, NYC (Veiled, Rue)
2024
Characters in the Shrine Room with Lanny Harrison, improvisational player; Shambhala NY
2022
Dear Ears; solo made and performed in residence at Bearnstow, ME
Folded; solo for camera made and filmed at Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn NY
Slice/Sketch; solo for camera made and filmed at Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn NY
2017
Bathtub Dances, made and filmed in Callicoon studio(lo), NY, 2017
2016Rooftop Dances, solos made and filmed in Southside Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Mudra Meditation Dances, made and filmed in Gus Solomons jr studio, NYC
2010 - 2015
Hiatus from performance for teaching, curriculum development of Mind Body Dancer, and founding Perri Institute for Mind and Body
2009
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance; Past/Forward: A Tisch Dance Celebration, Skirball Center for Performing Arts @ NYU (Facets)
2008
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance
Inside/Out, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, MA (Duet #3, Fell of the Night)
James Cohen Art Gallery, NYC (Verge,Duet #3)
Vermont Academy Residency
2007
SuriCo.; Battery Dance Company’s 26th Annual Downtown Dance Festival, Battery Park, NYC (Natural Anthem)
2005
Darrah Carr Dance
The Dance Sampler, Symphony Space, NYC (ModERIN)
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
2004
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance 5th Season, Encounters; Danspace Project, St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, NYC (In A Moment, Duet #3, Verge)
Darrah Carr Dance
Breaking Lines Dance Festival; Henry De Jur Playhouse, Abrons Art Center, NYC
Family Matters, Dance Theater Workshop, NYC (Melange 445)
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
2003
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance; Inside/Out, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, MA (Duet #3, Verge)
Darrah Carr Dance
Inside/Out, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, MA (Crockpot Stew, Passage, Melange 445)
In the Company of Women. Williamsburg Arts neXus, Brooklyn NY (Wallflower Waltz)
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
Merce Cunningham Studio, NYC
Fringe Festival, NYC
2002
From the Horse’s Mouth: Magical Tales of Real Dancers Concept and direction: Jamie Cunningham/Tina Croll; Fifth Floor Theatre @ Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, NYC
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance
dancenow/NYC, John Jay College Theater, NYC (Verge)
Dance Sampler, Symphony Space, NYC (Verge)
Darrah Carr Dance
danceNOW/NYC, Joyce SoHo, NYC (Passage)
Williamsburg Arts neXus, Brooklyn (Passage, Crockpot Stew)
35th Anniversary Dance Concert, Wesleyan University (Cuimhne Fado)
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
Imago Dance Theater, Dancers in the Lost & Found; Speyer Hall, University Settlement, NYC
2001
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance
Joyce Dutka Arts Foundation, Inc; Theatre of Riverside Church, NYC (Duet #3)
Joyce SoHo Presents, NYC (Duet #3)
Gleich Dances Contemporary Ballet, Whimsy & Wonder; Joyce SoHo, NYC (Sibelius Suite)
Opus 1 Contemporary; Philadelphia, PA
2000
Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance 1st Season, Chapel Songs: An evening of music, dance, and light; Danspace Project, St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, NYC (Skeeter)
Imago Dance Theater, Unbecoming Snow White; Joyce SoHo, NYC
Choreographers Ink, The Moving Picture Project: Lovers & Other Strangers; Bo’s Place, NYC
Opus 1 Contemporary, Directors: Lina Early and Tim Early; Philadelphia, PA
Performing Arts Institute @ Wyoming Seminary; Kingston, PA
April, TaraMarie Perri
Strings Tryptique: A Short Trip Home, Tim Early
No Strings Attached, Tim Early
Mosaique, Lina Early
1999
Brandywine Ballet Company (Principal);West Chester, PA
Quattro; Tim Early
Opus 1 Contemporary, Directors: Lina Early and Tim Early; Philadelphia, PA
Performing Arts Institute @ Wyoming Seminary; Kingston, PA
Parla me d’amore, Lina Early
Quattro, Tim Early
1998
Tisch School of the Arts, New York University; New York, NY
Capriol Suite, David Allan
Reflection, Amanda Exley Lower
Voices Within, Allen Lam
Brandywine Ballet Company (Principal); West Chester, PA
The Nutcracker; Donna Muzio, after Petipa
Dracula; Eddy Touissant
1997
Tisch School of the Arts, New York University; New York, NY
Tangents, Cassandra Phifer
A Bach Suite, TaraMarie Perri
Griffin and Sabine, Brian Caggiano
Ready to Go, Tony Austin
Dance Theater in Westchester (Guest Artist), A Colonial Nutcracker; Yorktown, NY
1996
Tisch School of the Arts, New York University; New York, NY
Morning Glory, Cherylyn Lavagnino
Night Wind Woman, TaraMarie Perri
The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
The Conquistadors: A performance piece inspired by Pablo Neruda; Fenwick Theatre, Choreography, Daniel McCusker/Composer, Shirish Korde/Director-Librettist: Lynn Kremer
Dance and Text, Fenwick Theatre
Brandywine Ballet Company (Principal); West Chester, PA
The In Crowd, Lina Early/Tim Early
1995
Joffrey Ballet Company (Apprentice); New York, NY
Daniel McCusker, Trace; Dance Complex, Cambridge, MA
The College of the Holy Cross; Worcester, MA
Camilla: Aspera sed Caeca, Maura Gotha
The Conqueror Worm, Christina Amendolia
after new york: a dance multi-media project (for Survey: Renaissance to Modern Art); TaraMarie Perri, Hogan Ballroom
Music for Pieces of Wood (Steve Reich, 1973); Brooks Concert Hall
The Bacchae; David McGraw/Maura Gotha, Fenwick Theatre
Worcester Youth Ballet (Principal and Repetiteur), Worcester, MA
The Nutcracker; Kevin Milam/Cynthia Bernshausen/Philip Carmen, after Ivanov
1994
Joffrey Ballet Company (Apprentice); New York, NY
The College of the Holy Cross; Worcester, MA
Clank, Mary Paula Hunter, Fenwick Theatre
Brandywine Ballet Company (Principal); West Chester, PA
Mosaique, Lina Early/Tim Early
1993
The College of the Holy Cross; Worcester, MA
Daughters of Nereus, TaraMarie Perri, Fenwick Theatre
“Pas de Quatre” from The Sleeping Beauty, staged after Petipa, Fenwick Theatre
1992
Brandywine Ballet Company (Soloist); West Chester, PA
The Sleeping Beauty; Richard Hoskinson/Donna Muzio, after Petipa
The Nutcracker; Richard Hoskinson/Donna Muzio, after Balanchine
Symphony in Three Movements; Richard Hoskinson, after Balanchine
1991
Brandywine Ballet Company (Soloist); West Chester, PA
The Nutcracker; Richard Hoskinson/Donna Muzio, after Balanchine
Swan Lake x Kennett Symphony Orchestra; Richard Hoskinson, after Petipa
Sleeping Beauty; Richard Hoskinson/Donna Muzio, after Petipa
Bachiana; Michael Lopuszanski
1990
Brandywine Ballet Company (Corps de Ballet); West Chester, PA
Paquita; Richard Hoskinson, after Balanchine
The Nutcracker; Richard Hoskinson/Donna Muzio, after Balanchine
Vivaldi; Peter Klocke
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Night Wind Woman (c. 1996); new sound score and restaging in process
Dear Ears (solo); made and performed in residence at Bearnstow, ME, 2022
Folded (solo); made and filmed at Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn, NY, 2022
Slice/Sketch (solo); made and filmed at Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn, NY, 2022
Bathtub Dances (solos), made and filmed in Callicoon studio(lo), NY, 2017
Rooftop Dances (solos), made and filmed in Southside Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 2016Mudra Loops (dances for hands), made and filmed in Gus Solomons jr studio, NYC, 2016
2004 - 2015; choreographic tools and process were primarily directed towards performing, costume design, curricular development and daily class designs in the disciplines of Yoga, dance, and somatic methologies
Fish (group); Studio 445, Brooklyn, NY, 2004
Piccadilly Circus (4 couples); Studio 445, Brooklyn, NY, 2002
Sinistrio (trio); College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, 2000
April (solo), Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA, 2000
Pale (trio); Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY, 1998
A Bach Suite (trio); Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY, 1997
I See a Woman (quartet); Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY, 1997
Night Wind Woman (solo); Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY, 1996
i am crooked (solo); College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, 1996
after new york: a dance multi-media thesis (group); Fenwick Theatre College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, 1995
Daughters of Nereus (group); Fenwick Theatre, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, 1994
After the Sunrise (trio); The Brandywine Ballet Company, West Chester, PA, 1993
Shadows (group); The Brandywine Ballet Company, West Chester, PA, 1992
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2005
Costume Designer/Wardrobe Mistress; Darrah Carr Dance
The Dance Sampler, Symphony Space, NYC
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
2004
Costume Designer/Wardrobe Mistress; Design and fabrication for ModERIN, Darrah Carr Dance
Breaking Lines Dance Festival; Henry De Jur Playhouse, Abrons Art Center, NYC
Family Matters, Dance Theater Workshop, NYC (Melange 445)
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
Design and fabrication for Hill/Stream and Verge, Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, Encounters, Danspace Project, St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, NYC
Design and fabrication for Negotiating Passage, RedShift Dance
Design and fabrication for (cannot locate title) by Umoja Dance Company
2003
Costume Designer/Wardrobe Mistress; Design and fabrication for Melange 445 and refabrications for Passage, Crockpot Stew, Cuimnhe Fado, Darrah Carr Dance
Inside/Out, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, MA
In the Company of Women. Williamsburg Arts neXus, Brooklyn NY
The New York City Irish Dance Festival, Irish Arts Center, NYC
Merce Cunningham Studio, NYC
Fringe Festival, NYC
Fabrication for Feast, J Mandle Performance; The Stable, DUMBO Brooklyn, NY
1998
Design and fabrication for Pale; MFA choreography at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, NY
1997
Design for A Bach Suite; MFA choreography at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, NY
1997-1998
Graduate Assistantship in Production; cataloged, organized, and coordinated costume loans for Dance Department at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, NY