Claire Finfgeld

School of DanceFourth-Year Student

Claire Finfgeld

Claire Finfgeld’s interest in dance began in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia with a versatile studio education. UNCSA has provided Claire with opportunities of growth and refinement through performing works by Aszure Barton, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, José Limón, Ming- Lung Yang and Juel D. Lane.

Her education has been supplemented by training at San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, NW Dance Project, Gaga Workshops, UNCSA Professional Studies with Sidra Bell and Orsolina28 where she has studied the repertory of many choreographers including Ohad Naharin, William Forsythe and Crystal Pite. She continues to deepen her training and artistry while awaiting graduation in 2021.