Professor
Theater Arts
Dance cognition and creativity, critical dance studies, performative technologies
Education and Training:
2000 EdD, Human Development & Psychology, Harvard University
1995 EdM, Technology in Education, Harvard University
1994 EdM, Human Development & Psychology, Harvard University
1993 AB, English & Dramatic Literature, Boston College
1983 HS Diploma, Dance, North Carolina School of the Arts
Selected Publications:
2013. The Cognitive benefits of movement reduction: Evidence from dance marking. Psychological Science, 24(9), 1732-39.
2011. Of meanings and movements: Re-languaging embodiment in dance phenomenology and cognition. Dance Research Journal, 43(2), 65-83.
2010. From Router to Front Row: Lubricious Transfer and the Aesthetics of Telematic Performance, Leonardo 43(1), 24-32.
Teaching Interests:
Dance theory and technique, cognitive dance studies
Honors and Awards:
2012. Arts Division’s Excellence in Research Award
2003. National Dance Education Organization's Leadership Award
1993. Boston College’s Morgan Award for Excellence
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Phone:
Office: 831-459-4542
Office Location:
Theater Arts Department: Building A, Room 218
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