Mariam Thiam (BFA ’04) FAA Emerging Legacy Award winner
Careers and paths of alumni
Our alumni
- Garner major awards like the Bessies -New York Performance Awards, and are consistently featured in the news, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Dance Magazine and other major publications.
- Dance with world-renowned choreographers such as faculty members Sara Hook, Cynthia Oliver, Tere O’Connor, Paige Cunningham-Caldarella, Kemal Nance, Rebecca Nettl-Fiol, Jennifer Monson, and John Toenjes.
- Perform in historic and internationally renowned companies such as Trisha Brown Dance Company, Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Batsheva Dance Company.
- Tour with Broadway shows, including the national tour of West Side Story, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, and Flashdance.
- Serve as artistic and academic directors of dance companies and dance programs across the world such as Steps on Broadway in New York City and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
- Teach in communities, studios, and academia.
Mariam Thiam (BFA ’04) FAA Emerging Legacy Award winner
Alumni Research
Leslie Cuyjet (BFA ’03) Two-time Bessie Award winner- New York
Leslie Cuyjet (BFA ’03) Two-time Bessie Award winner- New York
Angie Pittman (MFA ’15) Bessie Award winning performer-New York
Angie Pittman (MFA ’15) Bessie Award winning performer-New York
Hsin-Yi Hsiang (BFA ’07) International Certified Gaga Teacher
Hsin-Yi Hsiang (BFA ’07) International Certified Gaga Teacher
Katherine Roarty (BFA ’11), Assistant Choreographer for “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”- New York
Katherine Roarty (BFA ’11), Assistant Choreographer for “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”- New York
Danzel Thompson-Stout (MFA ’21), Assistant Professor at California State University-Long Beach
Danzel Thompson-Stout (MFA ’21), Assistant Professor at California State University-Long Beach
Johannah Wininsky (MFA ’01), Dance Faculty- New Trier High School, Winnetka Illinois
Johannah Wininsky (MFA ’01), Dance Faculty- New Trier High School, Winnetka Illinois
Raheim White (BFA ’11), Yoga instructor and Reiki Healer-Atlanta
Raheim White (BFA ’11), Yoga instructor and Reiki Healer-Atlanta
Cathy Young, (MFA ’03) Executive Director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Cathy Young, (MFA ’03) Executive Director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Leslie Cuyjet (BFA ’03) Two-time Bessie Award winner- New York
Leslie Cuyjet (BFA ’03) Two-time Bessie Award winner- New York
Angie Pittman (MFA ’15) Bessie Award winning performer-New York
Angie Pittman (MFA ’15) Bessie Award winning performer-New York
Hsin-Yi Hsiang (BFA ’07) International Certified Gaga Teacher
Hsin-Yi Hsiang (BFA ’07) International Certified Gaga Teacher
Katherine Roarty (BFA ’11), Assistant Choreographer for “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”- New York
Katherine Roarty (BFA ’11), Assistant Choreographer for “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”- New York
Danzel Thompson-Stout (MFA ’21), Assistant Professor at California State University-Long Beach
Danzel Thompson-Stout (MFA ’21), Assistant Professor at California State University-Long Beach
Johannah Wininsky (MFA ’01), Dance Faculty- New Trier High School, Winnetka Illinois
Johannah Wininsky (MFA ’01), Dance Faculty- New Trier High School, Winnetka Illinois
Raheim White (BFA ’11), Yoga instructor and Reiki Healer-Atlanta
Raheim White (BFA ’11), Yoga instructor and Reiki Healer-Atlanta
Cathy Young, (MFA ’03) Executive Director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Cathy Young, (MFA ’03) Executive Director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee