Cadence Joy Whittier
q Integrated Movement Studiessm Salt Lake City, UT
2000-2001 CLMA: Certified in Laban Movement Analysis/ Bartenieff Fundamentals
1998-2000 M.F.A., Teaching/Choreography Emphasis
Degree received: May 2000
1995-1998 B.F.A., Ballet—Teaching/Performing Emphasis
Degree received: June 1998
II. Teaching
q Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY
Associate Professor in Dance, 2006-Present; Assistant Professor 2000-2006
Lecture/Studio Courses: Standard Schedule
*Movement Analysis: Laban Studies
*Anatomy and Kinesiology
*Advanced Ballet I and II
*Advanced/Intermediate Pointe
*Dance Ensemble (Repertory)
*Arts and Human Development (course offered in Arts and Education Program)
Other Lecture/Studio Courses
F `03, F `00 Introduction to Dance: Theory and Practice
F `02, F `01 Movement for Athletes
Fall 2002 Dance History I
Spring 2003 Advanced Modern Dance I, Beginning Modern Dance I
2000-2002 Intermediate Ballet I and II
Fall 2002 Intermediate Modern Dance I
Independent Work
Spring 2005 Honor’s Advisor for honor’s work in Arts Education and Dance
2001-Present Independent Studies in Dance/Movement Education (with a practical application in the
schools), Movement Science, Arts Education, Somatic Therapy, Dance and
Phenomenology
q Integrated Movement Studiessm Salt Lake City, UT
I have assisted and taught in the Integrated Movement Studies LMA/BF Certification Program since graduating in 2001. I have taught classes in Bartenieff Fundamentals, Effort, Shape, and Space Theory, as well as various seminar/lecture classes. I have also assisted the certification students in hands-on work, theory practice, and Effort and Body coaching.
June 27-July 15, 2005 Member of the Faculty
June 14-25, 2004 Teacher and Assistant
June 23-July 11, 2003 Teaching Assistant
q Educational Outreach
1/24-6/3, 2006 Movement Classes for all 5th grade classes at North Street Elementary, Geneva, NY
2/21-6/3, 2005 Movement Classes for all 5th grade classes at West Street Elementary, Geneva, NY
2/20-5/25, 2004 Celebrating Latin America: Movement Classes for all 5th grade classes, West Street Elementary, Geneva, NY
1/17-5/5, 2003 Movement Classes for two 5th grade classes, West Street Elementary, Geneva, NY
March-April Peter and the Wolf—Learning through the arts, Third Grade and Kindergarten
2003 movement classes, North Street Elementary, Geneva, NY
1997-2000 I.C.A.N.D.O. (Inspiring Children About Not Dropping Out), Co-Founder with Peter Christie, Educational Outreach Director for Ballet West in Salt Lake City, UT; acted as Teacher, Administrator, and Choreographer
Spring 1998 Feel the Beat, Ballet West’s spring performance involving the I.C.A.N.D.O. children; helped stage children’s portion of production with Peter Christie, Jacques D’Amboise, and Jonas K�ge, Artistic Director of Ballet West, Salt Lake City, UT
Summer 1997 Studied with Jacques D’Amboise and the National Dance Institute (NDI), New York City
q Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI
June 22-July 13, 2007 Ballet/pointe instructor and choreographer in the Summer Arts Camp
Sept 17-Nov 11, 2006 Guest modern dance instructor in the Arts Academy
q Guest Teaching/Workshops
Sept 15, 2005 Movement for Actors, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
March 17, 2005 Bartenieff Fundamentals, American College Dance Festival, Buffalo, NY
March 18, 2005 Advanced Ballet Technique from a LMA/BF Perspective, ACDF, Buffalo, NY
November 22, 2002 Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Technique from a LMA/BF Perspective,
Nichols School and Seedling Company, Buffalo, NY
June 10-14, 2002 Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Technique, Pointe, Bartenieff Fundamentals,
and Variations; American Dance Center Summer Workshop, Overland Park, KS
March 9, 2002 Ballet Technique from a LMA/BF Perspective, ACDF, Mulhenberg, PA
1999-2000 Ballet for Modern Majors, instructor
Fall 1999 Ballet Injuries: teaching assistant
Spring 1998 Ballet Mistress for the Utah Ballet Company, director Attila Ficzere
1999-2000 Modern Technique: instructor for all levels.
III. Choreography and Performance
Choreography by Anne Harris Wilcox, When the Souls Rise, member of modern dance ensemble. Performance October 26, 27, 2007, Rochester, NY
Juice (2006): Contemporary dance ensemble for six dancers. Juice blends contemporary and classical vocabularies to create a casual, yet precise, movement style. Music: Beastie Boys and St. Germain.
Performances: *Peer reviewed and selected for performance April 23, 2006, Rochester Contemporary
Dance Collective, Bush Mango Studios, Rochester, NY
*April 28-30, 2006, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Juice Concentrate (2006): Solo choreography/performance inspired by the ensemble work, Juice, music by Beastie Boys.
Performances: * Solo set on Jamie Johnson, dancer at Boulder Ballet Company, July 12, 2007, Faculty
Concert, Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Michigan
*Invited choreographer/performer January 25, 27, 2007, Cool New York Dance Festival,
John Ryan Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
*Peer reviewed and selected for performance April 23, 2006, Rochester Contemporary
Dance Collective, Bush Mango Studios, Rochester, NY
*April 28-30, 2006, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Up and Coming, Down and Out (2006): Comedic modern dance ensemble that explores operative and ontological metaphors through text and movement. Debuted in the Faculty Dance Concert at Hobart & William Smith Colleges April 28-30, 2006.
Off (2005): Solo choreography and performance that investigates the word off: off-balance, off-center, off-the-wall, and off-kilter. Music: Carla Kihlstedt and Tin Hat Trio
Performances: *Invited choreographer/performer August 11, 2007, Evans and Friends Concert,
Hartwell Theatre, Brockport, New York
*July 12, 2007, Faculty Concert, Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Michigan
*Invited choreographer/performer January 25, 28, 2007, Cool New York Dance Festival,
John Ryan Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
*Peer reviewed and selected for performance January 15, 2006, Hawaii International
Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii
*Peer reviewed and selected for performance October 16, 2005, d.u.m.b.o. Dance
Festival, John Ryan Theatre, Brooklyn, New York
*Peer reviewed and selected for performance October 8, 2005, National Dance
Education Organization Conference, Buffalo, New York
*Peer reviewed and selected for performance September 17th in the Dances by Davenport
and Whittier concert at Ohio Wesleyan University, Columbus, OH
*September 9, 2005, Dances by Davenport and Whittier, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
*August 20, 2005, Recycling Dances, CRS Barn, Ithaca, NY
*August 3rd, 2005, Western New York Arts Conference, Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY
* Peer reviewed and selected for performance April 17, May 15, 2005, Contemporary
Dance Collective, Rochester, NY
*April 22-24, 2005, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Choreography by Donna Davenport, Syntony (2004)), modern dance duet. Member of duet.
Performances: *Peer reviewed and selected for performance January 15, 2006, Hawaii International
Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii
* Peer reviewed and selected for performance September 17th as a part of the Dances by
Davenport and Whittier concert, Ohio Wesleyan University, Columbus, OH
*September 9, 2005, Dances by Davenport and Whittier, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
*August 20, 2005, Recycling Dances, CRS Barn. Ithaca, NY
*August 3rd, Western New York Arts Conference, Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY
Roundabout (2004): Modern dance piece choreographed on nine dancers and nine physioballs, music by the Penguin Caf� Orchestra.
Performances: *September 17, 2005, Excerpts of Roundabout performed as a part of the Dances by
Davenport and Whittier concert, Ohio Wesleyan University, Columbus, OH *Commissioned by the Kansas Regional Ballet, February 4 and April 29, 2005, JCCC
Performing Arts Center, Greater Kansas City Area
*April 22-24, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY
Gibson Women (2005): Contemporary ballet ensemble that investigated the works of early 1900’s illustrators, Charles Gibson, James Montgomery Flagg, Harrison Fisher, and Coles Phillips. Music by Claude Bolling. Debuted at Hobart & William Smith Colleges, April 22-24, 2005.
Choreography by Chris Walker, Rhythms and Melodies, Stories and Memories (2005) , Member of trio, debuted at Hobart & William Smith Colleges, April 22-24, 2005.
Passing Grip (2004): Modern dance duet, performed and choreographed with Liz Hallmark, debuted
on May 29-30, 2004 in the Jewish Community Center Performance Stage in Rochester, NY
Bought and Sold (2004): Theatrical modern dance work that used props, text, satire, and slide
technology to investigate the portrayal of women in advertising. Music by Tin Hat Trio. Text edited and
arranged by Cadence Whittier. Debuted on April 24-26, 2004 in the Faculty Dance Concert at Hobart &
William Smith Colleges.
Choreography by Donna Davenport, The Dancer (2002), contemporary dance solo.
Performances: * Peer reviewed and selected for performance September 17th as a part of the Dances by
Davenport and Whittier concert, Ohio Wesleyan University, Columbus, OH
*September 9, 2005, Dances by Davenport and Whittier, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
*August 3rd, Western New York Arts Conference, Smith Opera House, Geneva, NY
*Peer reviewed and selected for performance October 17, 2003, National Dance
Education Conference, Albuquerque, NM
*April 26-28, 2002, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Suite in Six (2003): Contemporary ballet piece for five dancers, music by Peter Warlock. Debuted April 25-27, 2003 in the Faculty Dance Concert at Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
Corporate Culture (2003): Comedic modern dance work that satirizes the relationships and hierarchies in the corporate world; choreographed for five women, three men, and five ladders.
Performances: *Invited choreographer May 4-6, 2007, Momentum, Absolute Dance Company, Keuka
Community College Theatre, Auburn, New York
*April 25-27, 2003, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
Antrieb (2001) Abstract contemporary ballet piece that revolves around themes of tension and release,
floor work and pointe work. Music by Mark O’Connor. Originally choreographed for five dancers on
pointe, restaged with three off pointe and four on pointe.
Performances: *July 12, 2007, Student Concert, Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Michigan
*April 24-26, 2004, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
*April 25-27, 2001, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Choreography by Cynthia Williams, Gone Fishin’ (2003), contemporary ballet solo. Debuted April 25-27, 2003 in the Faculty Dance Concert at Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
Pie in the Sky?(2002): Modern dance work that represents women workers and organizers in the early
1900’s labor movements, music by Utah Phillips and Ani Difranco.
Performances: *March 14, 2003, American College Dance Festival, Buffalo, NY
*April 26-28, 2002, Faculty Dance Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Conceived and directed by Tina Croll and James Cunningham, From the Horse’s Mouth, member of ensemble. Performed on September 25, 2003 at the Hartwell Dance Theatre at SUNY Brockport
Choreographed and directed by Jeanne Goddard and Steve Stull, Opera Cowpokes, member of ensemble. Performed on July 7-9 2002 at the CRS Barn Stage in Ithaca, NY.
Roundelay (2002): Contemporary ballet piece for six dancers, music by Antonio Vivaldi. Debuted on April 26-28, 2002 in the Faculty Dance Concert at Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
Cosmos and Chaos (2001), Movement Choir that involved a collaborative process between the dancers, the musician, Paul Walters, and myself. Debuted on April 25-27, 2001 in the Faculty Dance Concert at Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
Two’s Company, Three’s a Crowd (2000): Contemporary ballet for three dancers, music by the
Los Angelos Guitar Quartet. Debuted in the Student Showcase, Marriott Center for Dance, University of
Utah.
There is silence…It is fine here… (1999): Modern dance piece, music by Sergei Rachmaninov.
Debuted in the Student Showcase, Marriott Center for Dance, University of Utah.
Sol (1998): Contemporary ballet piece for seven dancers, music Mongo Santamaria and Brent Lewis.
Debuted in the Student Showcase, Marriott Center for Dance, University of Utah.
Utah Ballet Company, Attila Ficzere, Director
Spring 1997 Coppelia, choreographed by William Christensen, staged by Ben� Arnold: Dance of the Hours soloist, Swanhilda’s Friend, performed on Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City
Spring 1996 The Wooden Prince, choreographed by Attila Ficzere: Water soloist, performed in the Marriot Center for Dance in Salt Lake City
Spring 1996 Giselle, choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, restaged by Ben� Arnold: member of the corps, performed in Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City
Fall 1996 Paquita, choreographed by Marius Petipa, restaged by Elizabeth Nesi: Solist; performed in Salt Lake City, also toured to Twin Falls, Idaho and Vernal, Utah
Fall 1996 Mobile, choreographed by Tomm Ruud, restaged by Elizabeth Nesi: member of quartet; performed at Scarecrow Festival in Salt Lake County, Utah
Fall 1996 Enya Variations, choreographed by Darrell Yeager: member of ensemble, performed in Salt Lake City, also toured to Twin Falls, Idaho and Vernal, Utah
Fall 1995/96 When a Man and a Woman Dance Together it is Always a Romance, choreographed by Marina Harris: duet performed on the Marriott Center for Dance Stage in Salt Lake City
American Youth Ballet, Dennis and Kathy Landsman, Directors
1992-1995 Principle roles in Coppelia, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty; performances in
Yardley Hall, Greater Kansas City area
IV. Publications and Presentations
Nov. 2006 Article: A Laban Movement Analysis Approach to Classical Ballet Pedagogy, Journal of Dance Education, Volume 6, Number 4, 2006. pp. 124-132
Oct. 21, 2006 Workshop Presentation: Developing the Whole Individual in Classical Ballet, 2006 National Dance Education Organization Conference, Long Beach, California
July 7, 2006 Workshop Presentation: Somatics and Ballet, 2006 NDEO and NYSDEA Conference, Brockport, New York
Oct. 4-6, 2005 Paper Presentation: Creativity in Ballet?, National Dance Education Conference, Buffalo,
New York
October 15- Workshop Presentation: Weaving Two Languages: Classical Ballet and LMA/BF,
19, 2003 National Dance Education Organization Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico
October 25- Workshop Presentation: Integrating LMA/BF into the Ballet Classroom: A Somatic
27, 2002 Focus, International Association for Dance Medicine and Science Conference, NYC, NY
June 23-27, Workshop Presentation: Movement as Metaphor: Bridging LMA/BF to Ballet, National
2002 Dance Education Organization Conference, Providence, Rhode Island
Spring 2001 Book Review: Journal of Dance Education. Vol. 1, No. 3, 2001
V. Service
q National Service
June 2003 Outside Consultant on B.F.A. Degree at Utah Valley State College
q Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY
2006-2007 MAT Advisor, Elise Pedersen
2006-2007 Field Examiner, Diana Carson’s Honors Committee (Ind. Major, Art and Social Change)
’01-05, 2006 Advisor, Koshare Dance Collective (student dance club)
2005-2006 Honors Advisor, Colleen Wahl (dance, arts and education).
2005-2006 MAT Advisor, Liz Figura
April 2005 Faculty Examiner, Caitlin Rogers Honors Committee (Geosciences).
April 2004 Faculty Examiner, Sarah Calabrese’s Honors Committee (Psychology).
2002-2003 Field Examiner, Erin Law’s Honors Committee (Choreography/Feminist Theory)
2002-2005 Faculty Sponsor, American College Dance Festival
Nov 6, 2002 Chapel Performance, Honoring Jewish Composers
April 5, 2002 Presentation, Movement as Language, Faculty Lunch.
Committees
Fall 2003- Fisher Center Steering Committee, three-year appointment.
Present
Jan-Dec 2005 Grievance Committee, one-year appointment.
Spring 2005 Student Activity Fee Committee
May 2004 Search Committee for Assistant Director in Environmental Studies.
May 2004 Search Committee for Director of Student Life and Leadership.
Fall 2003 Review III Committee for Donna Davenport
Fall 2002 Review III Committee for Cynthia Williams
Teaching
12/5/05 Body Language in Presentations, Global Climate Change for Tara Curtin.
2/18/04 Use of the Body when Wearing Masks, Alehandra Molina’s Theatre Course.
2/11/04 Use of the Body in Greek Theatre, Leah Himmelhoch’s Classics Course.
2/25/04 Body Language in Presentations, Global Climate Change, Leah Joseph.
12/11/03 Body Language in Presentations, Global Climate Change for Tara Curtin.
Spring 2003 Body Language in Presentations, Global Climate Change, Leah Joseph.
2001-2003 Movement Workshop, Trustee Scholars Weekend.
VI. Training/Instruction
q University of Utah (1995-2000)
Ballet/Character/Pointe/Partnering (1995-2000), Ben� Arnold, Attila Ficzere, Maureen Laird, Sharee Lane, Conrad Ludlow, Richard Wacko
Modern Dance Technique (1998-2000), Abby Fiat, Steve Koester, Kaye Richards, Brent Schneider, Donna White
Choreography/Pedagogy
Graduate Composition (modern dance), Steve Koester and Tandy Beal; Graduate Choreography (ballet), Ben� Arnold; Graduate Teaching Methods (modern dance), Abby Fiat and Scott Marsh; Teaching Methods (ballet), Barbara Hamblin
Kinesiology/Anatomy
Teaching Kinesiology and Dance Kinesiology, Sally Fitt; Human Physiology, Marjorie J. Billeter
Additional Dance Related Instruction
Dance Administration, Scott Marsh and Phyllis Haskell; Aesthetics and Philosophy, Jon Scoville; Graduate Music Theory for Dancers, Rob Wood
American Dance Center, 1995-1983 Overland Park, KS
Teachers: Kathy and Dennis Landsman, Vicki Allen Reid, Marcia McFee
Summer Guest Teachers: Elaine Bauer, Leslie Crockett, and Eleanor D’Antuono
Milwaukee Ballet, Summer Program 1995 and 1994, Basil Thompson, Artistic Director
Houston Ballet, Summer Program 1993, Ben Stevenson, Artistic Director
Joffrey Ballet, New York City Summer Program 1992, Gerald Arpino, Artistic Director
VII. Grants, Awards, and Honors
q Hobart and William Smith Colleges
2006-2007 Faculty Research Grant
2001-2002 Faculty Research Grant
1999-2000 University Teaching Assistant, awarded by the Graduate School
1998-1999 Enid B. Cosgriff Sevice/Learning Scholarship for Educational Outreach
1996-1997 Fine Arts Grant for Excellence in Fine Arts Performance
1995-1998 Utah Ballet Company Scholarship
1995-1996 Leadership Scholarship
