Education
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Anticipated Spring 2022
Colorado State University Dance and Related Courses
D487 Dance Internship
Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance
Supervised work experience in professional dance companies, schools, performing arts centers, and related affiliations approved by instructor.
D471 Dance Capstone Concert
Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance
Culminating capstone experience for senior dance majors combining all elements of dance concert production: choreography, rehearsal, performance, publicity/marketing, audience development, management, technical production and design. Supporting paper, production portfolio, and video documentation required.
D424 Ballet Technique Pedagogy
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
heory and practice of ballet technique teaching methods {to support syllabus/assignment development, lesson planning and exercise construction, demonstration, assessment, feedback, and collaboration with live musician. Imbedded practicum includes mentored instruction for D120B Dance Techniques I: Ballet.}
D421B Dance Techniques VII: Ballet
Matthew Harvey, Instructor of Dance
Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies.
D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern
Susie Garifi, Instructor
Exploring fundamentals of advanced concepts and ideas related to modern/contemporary dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, technical articulation, and artistic expression.
D224 Music for Dance
David McArthur, Director of Music, Dance Division
An exploration of World and Western Classical Music as it relates to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. Emphasis is placed on aural analysis of soundscapes, proper use of terminology, and practical application. Introduction to fundamental elements of music, including rhythm, tonality, and compositional structure.
D434 Modern Dance Technique Pedagogy
Judy Bejarano, Instructor
Theory and practice of modern dance technique teaching methods
D320B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet
Joy Prendergast, Adjunct Professor
This course will approach ballet technique as a tool for artistic expression, while focusing on mental aptitude, decision making within phrasing and musicality, and the ability to articulate both physically and verbally. Classes will be centered around the ongoing examination of dynamic alignment, efficiency of movement, and the development of one’s own unique artistic voice.
D320A Dance Techniques VI: Modern
Judy Bejarano and Grace Gallagher, Instructors
Expanding fundamentals of advanced level modern dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, articulation, and expression.
D427 Dance History I
Alicia Laumann, Instructor
History of classical ballet to modern times for its origins in folk dance of Middle Ages and social dance of Renaissance.
D392 Dance Seminar
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Knowledge and skills to prepare for post-graduate applications, interviews, auditions, and professional orientation for careers in dance.
D340 Dance Repertory Outreach
Judy Bejarano, Instructor
Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance, to be performed at local elementary, middle, high schools, and/or other community venues.
D321B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies.
D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern
Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance
This course explores advanced concepts of modern/contemporary dance technique, expression, and performance with attention to groundedness, articulation, movement initiation, and breath articulation Students will examine the stylistic nuances and intersections of multiple modern dance methodologies from the 20th and 21st centuries.
D486 Practicum
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Practicum topics in dance. Student Directors collaborate with the Faculty Director to coordinate rehearsal schedules, auditions, production meetings, communicate with choreographers and cast members, create and collect contact sheets, program information, etc.
D330 Dance Repertory Ensemble
Judy Bejarano, Instructor
Study and performance of original and historic dance repertoire of the classical and contemporary variety. Immersive rehearsal periods emulate experiences of dance artists working in professional settings.
D320B Dance Techniques V: Ballet
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies.
D320A Dance Techniques VI: Modern
Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance
This class begins to explore more advanced concepts in modern/contemporary dance technique, individual expression and performance. In addition to learning various styles of the 20th – 21st century modern techniques, students will explore the contemporary developments of the instructor.
D286 Performance Practicum
Judy Bejarano, Instructor
Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.
D428 Dance History II
Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance
History and examination of modern and contemporary dance from United States foundation and diverse global influences.
D340 Dance Repertory Outreach
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance repertoire, to be performed at local elementary, middle, high schools, and/or other community venues.
D324 Teaching Creative Movement
Lisa Morgan,Instructor
Theoretical and practical experience in teaching creative movement.
D286 Performance Practicum
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Matthew Harvey, Instructor
Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.
D221B Dance Techniques IV : Ballet
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Ballet technique at the high intermediate level with a focus on building strength, enhancing bodily and spatial awareness, refining mechanics, and working as an ensemble
D221A Dance Techniques IV : Modern
Susie Garifi, Instructor
Instructed to further grow from Horton technique alongside other challenging modern techniques; students additionally required to reflect upon weekly videos with personal responses.
TH264 Lighting Design I
Price Johnston, Director of Theatre, Associate Professor of Theatre
Essential principles and theory for stage lighting including design process, control, equipment, and lighting aesthetics.
D326 Dance Choreography II
Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance
Advanced choreographic elements: group work, music influence, and nontraditional performance venues.
D220B Dance Techniques III : Ballet
Matthew Harvey, Instructor
Instructed to follow a modernized study of various strict ballet techniques
D220A Dance Techniques III : Modern
Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance
Instructed various modern techniques
D330 Contemporary Repertory Ensemble
Judy Bejarano, Instructor
Study and performance of original and historic dance repertoire of the classical and contemporary variety. Immersive rehearsal periods emulate experiences of dance artists working in professional settings.
D226 Dance Choreography I
Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance
Elements of dance composition including space, levels, rhythm, dynamics, qualities of movement, form, style.
D286 Performance Practicum
Amber Mazurana, Instructor
Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.
D221B Dance Techniques IV : Ballet
Jane Slusarski-Harris, retired Director of Dance
Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova
D221A Dance Techniques IV : Modern
Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance
Instructed the beginning stages of Horton Technique alongside other modern choreographic findings
D286 Production Practicum
Matthew Harvey, Instructor
Experiential production learning including management of properties, light, soundboard, video/projection, curtain/rail, and wardrobe operations.
D220B Dance Techniques III : Ballet
Jane Slusarski-Harris, retired Director of Dance
Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova.
D220A Dance Techniques III : Modern
Matthew Harvey, Instructor
Instructed in modern movement and choreography
D126 Dance Improvisation
Judy Bejarano, Instructor
Organic movement and inventive dance movement though improvisational skills, body physicality, space/direction/level imagery and partnering.
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Spring 2020
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Fall 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Master Classes and Workshops
Fall 2017-Spring 2021
Dwight Rhoden
Neri Torres
Chen-Yu Tsuei
Edson “House” Magana
Quincy Ellis
Heather Favretto
Paul Liu
Jessica Kondrath
André Megerdichian
Amber Mazurana
Jean-Phulipe Malaty
Darren Stevenson
Justus Whitfield
Denise Vale
Tessa Rehbein
Fall 2013-Summer 2019
Julie Ann Minaai
Toni Pierce-Sands
Daniel Ching
Mark Kanemura
Emily Schoen
Greogory Dolbashian
José Silva
Charlaine Katsuyoshi
Fort Collins, CO
20 March 2021
19 October 2020
5 October 2020
28 September 2020
3 March 2020
27 February 2020
21 February 2020
3-6 June 2019
5 March 2019
22 October 2018
3 April 2018
3 October 2017
Fall 2017
Honolulu, HI
5-9 August 2019
7-11 August 2017
2017
23 August 2016
14-18 August 2016
17-21 August 2015
18-22 August 2014
Artistic Director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet
University of Texas at El Paso
Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute in Pennsylvania
Breaking
Pilobolus
Faculty at Santa Monica College
Assistant Professor of Dance at University of South Carolina
Workshop: Bill Evan's Etudes
Executive Director of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
PUSH Physical Dance Theatre
Company Dancer of Parsons Dance Company
Rehearsal Director for March Graham Dance Company
Gaga Technique
Mid-Pacific Institute
Freelance International Dancer
Artistic Director of TU Dance
Broadway's Hamilton Tour Company
Former Dancer for Lady Gaga
Schoen Movement Company
The DASH Ensemble
Faculty at Mid-Pacific Institute
Guest Artist Residencies
Colorado State University
Andrew Wass
Mid-Pacific Institute
Amy Schiffner
Gregory Dolbashian
Leann Alduenda
Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance at University of Hawaii
The DASH Ensemble
Assistant Professor of Dance at Santa Ana College
Fort Collins, CO
22-26 October 2019
Honolulu, HI
Fall 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2014
Early Dance Training
Mid-Pacific Institute
Honolulu, HI
Fall 2013-Spring 2017
Performance Experience
Colorado State University
Spring Dance Capstone Concert, Unforeseen
We'll Never Have Today Again by Franny Komperda
verve by Kourtney Yadao
Spring Dance Concert
No Justice, No Peace by Sophia Cardinal
she by Emily Wallace
Fall Dance Capstone Concert, Dare to Know
Interim: Connection | Isolation by Brianna Port
Pendulum by Taryn Santeramo
Turn of Mind by Payton Lauer
Fall Dance Concert
XUI by Chung-Fu Chang
Fall Dance Capstone Concert, Compass
Rise by Mia Wilborne
Value(d) by Molly Dowell-Weaver
Fall Dance Concert
Letters to Theo by Judy Bejarano
Remnants by Brianna Port
Some Assembly Required: a dance in five parts by Andrew Wass
Great and Sudden by Sophia Cardinal
Through/Lines by Judy Bejarano and Lisa Morgan, Adjunct Professors
Spring Dance Concert
Reconfigure by Madeline Harvey
Pendula by Matthew Harvey, Adjunct Professor
Fall Dance Capstone Concert, Testimony: 5 Stories in Motion
Growing From Concrete by Mohammed York
Grief Is The Price Of Love by Jenny Trenchard
To Control//Be Controlled by Madison Martinek
Fall Dance Concert
Sunlight Behind The Curtains by Payton Lauer
Resilience by Emily Wallace
Spring Dance Capstone Concert, Eventide
All The Small Things by Tiana Farnsworth
Spring Dance Concert
These Moments by Amber Mazurana
Inside The Sea by Madison Martinek
Of Breath, Wind, and Skyline by Judy Bejarano
Mid-Pacific Institute
Spring Dance Concert
In The Blink Of An Eye by Rachel Tanaka and Erin Uehira
Fall Dance Concert
Steadfast by Amy Schiffner
Spring Dance Concert
Free At Last by Monica Wicks
Fall Dance Concert
Something Came To Me by Gregory Dolbashian
Spring Dance Concert
Its All Soul by Alvin Chang
Sunlight Sketches by Keala O’Connell
Fall Dance Concert
Release by Leann Alduenda
Fall Dance Concert
Dancing On My Own by Jose Silva
Fort Collins, CO
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Fall 2018
Spring 2018
Honolulu, HI
Spring 2017
Fall 2016
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Spring 2015
Fall 2014
Fall 2013
Other Performance Experience
Embodiment
A dance film and discussion about the embodiment of emotional availability, physical journey and relationship during pregnancy. The Embodiment event inncludes a screening of the film, live performance by CSU dance majors, a discussion of current research, and question and answer session with the collaborators.
The Color of Change
Color of Change is a vibrant collaboration between School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and students, and Classical Revolution of Northern Colorado. Through live music and dance, this performance celebrates the contributions of several lesser-known African-American composers.
National High School Dance Festival
Presented works, Something Came To Me by Gregory Dolbashian and Only One by Charlaine Katsuyoshi in the Gala concerts at Park Point University.
Fort Collins, CO
Summer 2019
Spring 2018
Pittsburgh, PA
Spring 2016
Choreography Experience (Adjudicated Works*)
Colorado State University
BODY/SPEAK
duality*
This dance for film piece is about stripping away all expectations that come with the complications of life and looking at the hardships within any relationship.
i love you by: Billie Eilish
Fall Dance Concert
Blank Canvas*
This piece is about going with the flow and creating something out of nothing.
Tangent by: Emptyset, Shrine Out and Shrine Tooth by: Forest Swords
Spring Dance Concert
Veins*
This piece is about accepting women for who they are, flaws and all into the concept depression.
Intro by: Kehlani and 715 – CREEKS by: Bon Iver
Fall Dance Concert
Lane*
Inspired by Hurricane Lane in August 2018
[first_contact] by: Robert Henke
Mid-Pacific Institute
Spring Dance Concert
Immunity*
Footprints by: Jeff Grace and Dirty Paws by: Of Monsters and Men
Fort Collins, CO
Spring 2021
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Fall 2018
Honolulu, HI
Spring 2017
Teaching Experience
Laurel Elementary School
Instructed first grade students on how to use elements of dance to learn information regarding photosynthesis
Mid-Pacific Institute
Summer School Volunteered Teacher Assistant for grades 3-5
Fort Collins, CO
Spring 2019
Honolulu, HI
2014-2017
Direction and Technical Production Experience
Colorado State University
Body/Speak
Lighting Designer
Fall Dance Concert
Student Director
coordinate rehearsal schedules, auditions, production meetings, communicate with choreographers and cast members, create and collect contact sheets, program information, etc.
Social Justice Thru The Arts
Hosted by the Gregory Allicar Museum
Lighting Designer
Fall Dance Concert
Production Practicum
Wardrobe
Fall 2017
Summer 2019
Fall 2019
Fort Collins, CO
7-8 February 2020
Service and Engagement
Colorado State University
Dance Repertory Outreach
Winslow : Fort Collins, CO
Dance Repertory Outreach
Lincoln Middle School : Fort Collins, CO
Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab : Fort Collins, CO
Boltz Middle : Fort Collins CO
Irish Elementary School : Fort Collins, CO
Northeastern Junior College : Sterling, CO
Compass Community Collaborative School : Fort Collins, CO
The Wexford Independent Living Facility : Loveland, CO
Hope Center : Denver, CO
Fort Collins, CO
Spring 2020
Spring 2019
Honors and Awards
Colorado State University
Grace and Dwight Harris Dance Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts Dance Scholarship
Summer Nonresident Award
Dance Discretionary Scholarship
Creative Performing Arts Scholarship
Fort Collins, CO
Fall 2020-Spring 2021
Fall 2020-Spring 2021
Summer 2020
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
Spring 2019
References
Judy Bejarano
Artistic Director, IMPACT Dance Company
Instructor, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Colorado State University
Office: University Center of the Arts 111A
(970)-491-4243 | judy.bejarano@colostate.edu
Grace Gallagher
Instructor of Dance, Colorado State University, Studio West Dance Center, Dance Connection, Contemporary Dance Academy, Dance Space (269) 317-4550 | grace.gallagher@colostate.edu
Madeline Jazz Harvey
Assistant Professor of Dance, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Colorado State University
1778 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523
Office: University Center of the Arts 111C
(970)-491-4244 | madeline.harvey@colostate.edu
Paul Maley
Dance Program Head, School of the Arts, Mid-Pacific Institute
2445 Kaala St Honolulu, HI 96822
Office: Kawaiahao MPSA Dance Office
(808)-973-5047 | pmaley@midpac.edu