Krisha Marcano

Musical Theater Dance, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and EntrepreneurshipSchool of Drama

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Krisha Marcano

Krisha Marcano brings to the UNCSA School of Drama a personal and individual approach to teaching dance to actors—offering tools, guidance and support. With an abundance of theatre credits and many years of professional dance training, she helps her students to discover their individual paths to success.

My curriculum provides students with technique, style, a love of movement and as much industry best practices I can provide. In the field, my students will have a greater skill set than is expected, a better work ethic than is tolerated and a level of fearlessness that will be surprising.

Credentials

  • Adjunct Professor at The New Studio on Broadway Tisch/NYU, teaching ballet to undergraduate freshmen class
  • Taught Dance Improvisation to B.F.A. students for Fordham/Ailey
  • Jazz and Musical Theater Dance workshops across the United States with The Broadway Dance Collective
  • Theater Dance at Stage Door Connections
  • Jazz & contemporary program at The Joffrey Ballet School, Graham-based modern
  • Dance Theater of Harlem, Graham-based modern
  • Training at: The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, The Alvin Ailey School, Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center

Career Highlights

  • Martha Graham Dance Company, 1995-97
  • The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 1997-99
  • Starred in first principal Broadway role as 'Squeak' in "The Color Purple" original production, 2005-08

Awards, Recognitions and Honors

  • Dean's Performance Award, SUNY Purchase, 1992
  • Commendation for outstanding artistry and creativity from The City of New York Office of the Comptroller, 2008

Organizations

  • Actor's Equity Association, 1999-present
  • Actor's Fund, 2001-present
  • The Field, 2010-present
  • Fractured Atlas, 2011-present
  • Dance NYC, 2001-present
  • Actor's Connection, 2013-present

Education

M.B.A. EnterpreneurshipKenney College

B.F.A. DanceState University of New York at Purchase