- Tommy Gedrich ’21 is playing Harry in The REV Theatre Co.’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s STATE FAIR. The show plays at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, New York, through Sept. 6. Read more (and see a great pic of Tommy)
- As Alison Bashford ’20 embarkes on a Ph.D. in neuroscience, she holds onto her roots in dance. Read more!
- Abbie Linnemeyer ’20 and Heather Dutton ’20 both performed in Grounded Aerial‘s “Insectinside Live in 360º,” a virtual and immersive aerial experience. Abbie and Heather were aerialists as well as dancers in this performance.
- Emily Aita ’18 is gearing up for her fourth season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader squad. A business administration and dance double-major, Emily also works as Director of Marketing at Vaughan Baio & Partners law offices. Read more!
- Winfield Maben ’18 was featured in an article in Dance Magazine about dance students who pursue double-majors: “Every Myth About Double-Majoring, Busted.” Check it out!
- Megan Ross ’17 got a rave review for her dance piece at the Richmond Dance Festival 2018, and is working as a dance educator in Hampton, N.Y. Read more!
- Erika Davis ’16 was hired as Chief Executive Officer of Regional Dance America, in March 2018. Erika graduated summa cum laude with a degree in business administration, with a concentration in arts administration and management, and was an active member of the Muhlenberg Dance Association. Regional Dance America’s purpose is to decentralize dance throughout the United States by creating standards and fostering quality at all levels of development in order to provide pre-professional performance opportunities for dancers and audiences throughout the United States and Canada.
- Krysta Parker ’16 is putting her degree to use as a Brooklyn-based dancer and Pilates instructor. Catch up with Krysta!
- Emily Jeanne Phillips ’14 will play Jennyanydots in the new National Tour of Cats the Musical, opening Jan. 22, 2019. Read more.
- Alexa Astarita ’14 is the Artistic Director of Motion Arts Dance Studios, opening in Maplewood, N.J., this September. She says: “The studio is founded on the belief that dance is for everybody, and we strive to provide dance education that is focused on artistry, expression, and individual development. We offer classes for dancers aged 3 and up in a supportive, noncompetitive environment with a faculty comprised of passionate, qualified professionals — including Carolyn Bonaccorsi ’18!
“We root our program in anatomical knowledge to instill a sense of safety, strength, and empowerment (a concept that was really effective in my studies at Muhlenberg!) I’m very excited to offer quality dance training for children in Essex County, N.J., and thrilled to be able to share my love for the art of dance.” - Jillian Casella ’13 was recently accepted as the only student physical therapist at Westside Dance Physical Therapy in Manhattan. She will be working with dancers of the New York City Ballet and students at the School of American Ballet.
- Meredith Stapleton ’13 will be premiering her piece, “Coats” at the CHI Movement Arts Dance Center in Philadelphia on October 17. She plans to continue developing her choreography in “Coats” and other related projects after the performance. Check out Meredith’s blog to follow the development of her work.
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