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Ballet Professor Embraces Student-Centered Approach to Training
Jessica Zeller, professor of dance, emphasizes adaptability in her programs, allowing dancers to tailor movement to their unique anatomy while shaping their own learning experience.
Ballet Professor Embraces Student-Centered Approach to Training
Jessica Zeller, professor of dance, emphasizes adaptability in her programs, allowing dancers to tailor movement to their unique anatomy while shaping their own learning experience.
Annual Festival Celebrates and Connects Texas Dancers
Launched in 2009 as a small dance gathering, the Texas Improvisation Dance Festival (TDIF) has evolved into a dynamic annual event drawing over 250 dancers and internationally acclaimed guest artists, inspiring and challenging dancers at the collegiate level.
A Yearlong Collaboration with a Renowned Dance Company
The School for Classical & Contemporary Dance (SCCD) will build on its rich history of professional collaboration through a yearlong residency with the internationally acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group.
Suki John Presents Acclaimed Choreodrama Across Europe
Suki John, professor in the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance (SCCDance), presented her choreodrama “Sh’ma: A Story of Survival” across Europe this summer, with screenings in Hungary, France, Poland and the Netherlands.
Suki John Wins 2025 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Choreography
TCU Professor of Dance Suki John, Ph.D., has won the prestigious 2025 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Choreography in a Feature Film for “Sh’ma: A Story of Survival,” surpassing major box office contenders such as “Wicked,” “Snow White” and “Emilia Pérez.”
Meghan Bailey '25 Finds Mentorship, Opportunity at the Carmel Dance Festival
For Meghan Bailey ’25, an Andrews Scholar in the John V. Roach Honors College and recipient of the Sullivan Excellence in the Arts Award, dance is more than movement — it’s a transformative journey that has shaped her artistry and career.