Qualifications
Hannah is highly educated and specially trained in dance, instruction, arts management, and creative entrepreneurship.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
magna cum laude
May 2025
Comprehensive study of dance technique, theory, history, culture, and performance across multiple genres including contemporary, postmodern, ballet, jazz, modern, west African, Hip Hop and other street and club styles. Coursework included anatomy and kinesiology, dance composition, rhythmic theory, and critical analysis of dance as performance, art, culture, and revolution.
Minor: Entrepreneurship, Organizations & Society
May 2025
Interdisciplinary study combining business principles, organizational psychology, and social impact. Studies focused on ethical and sustainable business practices, social entrepreneurship, and the integral role of creative enterprises in community building. Relevant coursework included entrepreneurial economics, nonprofit management and leadership practices.
Professional Certificates
Specialized training in arts administration and nonprofit leadership
Nexus Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations
Mount Holyoke College, 2025
Interdisciplinary certificate combining nonprofit governance, fundraising, program development, and impact measurement with global business principles. Includes practical experience working directly with existing nonprofit organizations and presenting about those accomplishments to a large audience at the college's bi-annual “LEAP Symposium.”
Certificate in Arts Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2025
Specialized focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in arts administration, including cultural policy, arts advocacy, audience development, accounting, grant writing, and sustainable funding models for creative organizations.
Professional Development
Curriculum in Motion Institute
2025–2026
This immersive professional development program invites a select cohort of dance instructors from all over the United States to explore dance as a tool for community and enrichment outside of its typical westernized context in a studio environment. Every year, a small cohort of dance instructors is challenged to embark on a journey of re-discovery, engaging with one another and their local communities as they grow within their craft and complete meaningful projects as individuals. Hannah is honored to be a member of the 2025-2026 Curriculum in Motion Institute program, which will conclude with a presentation at the world-famous Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in the summer of 2026.
Complete Curriculum Vitae
To view Hannah's full Curriculum Vitae for dance, including detailed performance history, choreographic works, and professional accomplishments, please access the complete document below.
Professional References
Professional references and recommendations are available upon request. Please contact me directly for specific reference needs.