Dance Faculty
Instructional Technologist, Scene Shop
Abby Bender is the Instructional Technologist for the Scene Shop. Abby grew up in Shippensburg, PA and started working at her local performing arts center in high school.Read More
Associate Professor of Dance, Theatre & Dance Program, Director, EJS Women's Leadership Program
Mary Buckley is Associate Professor of Dance and Director of the EJS Women’s Leadership Program at George Washington University.
Adjunct Professor of Dance, Theatre & Dance Program
Hayley Cutler (she/her) is a choreographer, performer, artist organizer, and dance educator. She is the founder and Artistic Director of darlingdance, a project-based dance company in its eleventh season, and co-founder of artist neighbor collective, an ongoing curatorial performance project.Read More
Adjunct Professor of Global Dance History, Theatre & Dance Program
Internationally recognized dance scholar, choreographer, performer, and costume designer, Laurel Victoria Gray specializes in women’s dances from Silk Road cultures and the Islamic World.
Program Head, Theatre and Dance Professor, Production Design
Carl Gudenius is the Program Head of Theatre & Dance. In addition to teaching scenic and lighting design at GW and directing its Graduate Production Design Program, Professor Gudenius is an active professional designer.Read More
Adjunct Professor of Dance, Theatre & Dance Program
Krissy Harris is a DMV-based, LGBTQIA+ dance artist and educator. Their research is anchored in sensation-based movement, navigation of identity, and Queer wonder. Read More
Associate Professor of Costume Design & Technology, Theatre & Dance Program
Sigridur is a costume designer who specializes and focuses her teaching on reproducing historical costumes based on research as well as dance costumes. She is the resident costume designer for Washington Stage Guild (DC), Ambassador Theatre (DC), and MetroStage in Alexandria VA.Read More
Academic Program Administrator for Theatre & Dance
Dalton Lamberth is a management professional and an avid lover of the arts and culture scene. He believes in providing a positive, practical, and productive environment in his work life and to those around him.Read More
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer of Dance, Theatre & Dance Program
Giselle Ruzany MA LPC Ph.D. is a psychotherapist with a Master's in dance/movement therapy and has been a guest artist in 2016 and 2019 as well as an adjunct professor since 2011 at the Corcoran Theater & Dance Program. Read More
Assistant Professor, Production Management & Technology
John is currently the Assistant Professor of Production Management & Technology at the George Washington University, where he teaches numerous classes in Production Design and serves as the Technical Director for the Corcoran Theatre & Dance Program. He also works as a subject matter expert in Arts Management, Production Design and fabrication for a large variety of clients throughout the East Coast. Read More
Instructional Costume Lab Associate for Theatre & Dance
Emily Vallozzi is a Washington D.C.-based costume designer, wardrobe stylist, and seamstress who has been working in the field since graduating from Point Park University in 2007 with a BFA in Technical Theatre and Design. Read More
Professor & Undergraduate Advisor, Dance
Known for her daring in movement and innovation as a choreographer, Maida has created a significant body of work for Maida Withers Dance Construction Company, over 150 dances of breadth and vision, involving a process of experimentation and collaboration. She has been creating visionary collaborations with global partners for more than 50 years.
Adjunct Professor of Dance, Theatre & Dance Program
Robert Woofter is a control freak, sporadic drag queen, and founder of haus of bambi, a dance and film company in DC.
Adjunct Professor of Dance, Theatre & Dance Program
Ms. Wunder is on the faculty of the Department of Performing Arts at American University in Washington, DC and Ballet NoVa Center for Dance in Arlington, VA. She taught at the Dance Institute of Washington and the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC.Read More