Marcia Meade, Dance Theatre of Harlem

Open to all at no cost

Time and Location

WWU Dance welcomes Marcia Meade, professional ballet dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem!

Schedule

From 1 to 2 p.m. Marcia Meade teaches an advanced ballet class
From 2 to 2:30 p.m. Marcia Meade shares insights into her professional training and performing with Dance Theatre of Harlem, the legacy of Arthur Mitchell, and the importance of representation for BIPOC artists.

About Marcia Meade

Marcia Meade hails from South Orange, New Jersey. Growing up she trained technically at the Dance Theatre of Harlem where she went on to perform both Classical and Contemporary works. She is currently serving on faculty at Steps Youth Programs teaching Classical Ballet, Hip-Hop and Pilates. An ABT NTC Certified Teacher Marcia grounds her Classical Ballet teaching style in their method. She partnered with the Global Arts Initiative(GAIN) and the Hudson Guild to bring dance into public schools in NYC. While continuing her education, Marcia received her Mat and Comprehensive Pilates Certification at Power Pilates and later went on to join the Fam at Obe Fitness a premium digital fitness and lifestyle platform. She works in the commercial field as a Dancer and Model. She Graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelors degree in Political Science and is happy to call Brooklyn her home.

Disability Accommodations

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