Experts Directory

Experts Directory

The UNCSA Experts Directory connects journalists, producers, conference organizers and other media professionals with faculty experts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), one of the nation's leading arts conservatories.

UNCSA faculty are accomplished artists, educators and industry professionals with expertise spanning film, television, theater, dance, music, design and production, animation, gaming, emerging technologies, arts entrepreneurship, arts education and the business of the creative industries. Faculty are available to provide expert commentary, interviews and analysis on trends shaping the arts, entertainment industry and performing arts education.

Browse faculty profiles or search by keyword to find experts by subject, artistic discipline or area of research. Each profile includes areas of expertise, professional accomplishments and media contact information.

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Fernando Carrillo
contemporary Dance faculty member, School of Dance

Fernando Carrillo is a veteran dance artist and educator who trained at The Ailey School in New York City and has practiced the Horton Technique for more than three decades. His credits include Ailey II, Ballet Hispánico and “The Lion King” first national tour, and he has taught at institutions including The Ailey School, The Juilliard School and NYU’s CAP21 Musical Theatre Department. He also has led international Horton workshops in Japan, Mexico, France, St. Maarten and French Guiana.

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Steve Alford

Improvised Music and Jazz, Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Enrollment
Alford combines multi-instrumental expertise with innovative improvisation techniques to revolutionize contemporary jazz education and performance.
Expert Areas: Jazz Performance, Contemporary Improvisation, Multi-Instrumental Music, Jazz Composition, Improvised Music Ensembles
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Parvathy Anantnarayan

English
Anantnarayan blends over two decades of teaching experience with a passion for curriculum development, storytelling and academic research.
Expert Areas: Writing, Storytelling, Research, Curriculum Development, Performance
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John Beck

Coordinator for Arts & Health Partnerships
Beck integrates his hospital research and community drumming expertise with a commitment to advancing the intersection of music and healthcare.
Expert Areas: Music in Healthcare, Group Drumming, Cancer Patient and Behavioral Health Support, Arts in Healthcare Research, Community Outreach, Intergenerational Arts Activities
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