Professor Dana Shackelford MFA The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dance Program (956) 665-2880 Email: dana.shackelford@utrgv.edu EDUCATION MFA, Arizona State University, 2001 Major: Dance Dissertation Title: The Lotus Tree BS, Texas Woman's University, 1984 Major: Dance EMPLOYMENT Academic - P-12 Dance Teacher, Ysleta Independent School District (August 30, 1990 - December 31, 1997) Dance Teacher/ Gymnastics Coach, El Paso Independent School District (August 15, 1985 - June 15, 1990) Professional Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University PRESENTATIONS Dana Shackelford. "Partner assisted bodywork and stretches for dancers: a movement session," 27th Annual Conference IADMS, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Houston, Texas. (October 14, 2017) Dana Shackelford. "Advanced Modern Dance Technique Master Classes," Guest Artist Residency, University of Texas El Paso Department of Music and Dance, El Paso, Texas. (January 12, 2012) Dana Shackelford. "Modern Dance Technique Master Class." American College Dance Festival, University of Texas - Austin, TX. (March 18, 2006) Dana Shackelford. "Professional Development Presentation." IADMS Conference, (2005) Dana Shackelford. "Modern Dance Technique Master Class." American College Dance Festival, Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX. (March 2004) Dana Shackelford. "Bodywork for Dancers." American College Dance Festival, Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, Tx. (January 29, 2003) TEACHING Generated on Mar 16, 2019 Page 1 of 5
Courses Taught Ballet I Ballet I Primary Ballet I Secondary Ballet II Ballet III Chamber Music Choreography I Class Guitar Dance Appreciation Dance History Dance History II Dance Improvisation Dance Perf Beg/Int Dance Perf Int/Adv Dance Performance: Interm/Adv Dance Science Dance Science Lab Dance Tech Sp Topics II Dance Theory Jazz Dance Jazz Dance I Jazz Dance II Mod Dance I Primary Mod Dance II Mod Dance III Modern Dance I Modern Dance I Secondary Modern Dance II Modern Dance III Senior Project Directed Student Learning Generated on Mar 16, 2019 Page 2 of 5
Undergraduate Supervised Research. Alejandra Gonzalez, "Recovery", Dance Program. (August 1, 2017 - November 4, 2017) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Naileah Garza, "R.I.S.E", Dance Program. (August 1, 2017 - November 4, 2017) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Yolitza Griego, "Foreer In My Thoughts", Dance Program. (August 1, 2017 - November 4, 2017) Undergraduate Capstone/Senior Project. Jennifer Lozano,, Dance Program. (August 2016 - November 2016) Undergraduate Capstone/Senior Project. Victoria Vielma,, Dance Program. (August 2016 - November 2016) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Courtney Wantland, "FIN.", Dance Program. (September 1, 2014 - November 4, 2014) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Nora Estrada, "RISE", Dance Program. (September 1, 2014 - November 4, 2014) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Daisy Ortiz, "Psalm in Motion", Dance Program. (September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Jossue Barajas, "Plains of the Serengeti", Dance Program. (September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Roberto Alvarez, "Before We Turn to Stone", Dance Program. (September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Jessica Pena Torres, "Cabezas en la Noche", Other (within UTPA). (August 1, 2013 - October 24, 2013) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Moises Calzada, "My Way", Other (within UTPA). (August 1, 2013 - October 24, 2013) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Adalaila Castillo, "Susceptible", Other (within UTPA). (August 1, 2012 - November 8, 2012) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Andrew Smith, "Lunar Callings", Other (within UTPA). (August 1, 2012 - November 8, 2012) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Beatriz Soto, "Cognizance", Other (within UTPA). (August 1, 2012 - November 8, 2012) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Adina Flores, "Poised at the Precipice ", Other (within UTPA). (April 1, 2010 - July 7, 2010) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Joe Aguillon, "Crazy/Beautiful", Other (within UTPA). (April 1, 2010 - July 7, 2010) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Michelle Garza, "Life is a Struggle...", Other (within UTPA). (April 1, 2010 - July 7, 2010) Master's Thesis Committee Member. Elizabeth Neipert, (2006-2007) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Mireles Ana, "Imagine", Other (within UTPA). (January 12, 2007 - March 23, 2007) Generated on Mar 16, 2019 Page 3 of 5
Undergraduate Supervised Research. Ana-Lisa Quintanilla, "Affection*Attraction*Devotion*Romance", Other (within UTPA). (January 12, 2006 - April 21, 2006) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Medrano Dulce Crystal, "Sombra del Pasado", Other (within UTPA). (January 12, 2006 - April 21, 2006) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Samuel Montezco, "Requiem for Your Embrace: The Unrequied Loves of Echo and Narcissus", Other (within UTPA). (January 12, 2006 - April 21, 2006) Undergraduate Supervised Research. Cortez Vanessa, "Once Upon A Time...", Other (within UTPA). (January 12, 2004 - April 15, 2004) SERVICE Department Service Committee Member, Annual Evaluation Committee for Dance Program. (September 2017 - May 2018) Other, Guest Artist Residency - Raymond Shaw. (January 29, 2018 - May 5, 2018) Other, Guest Artist Residency - Rogelio Lopez. (October 9, 2017 - May 5, 2018) Other, Dance Ensemble 2018 Spring Dance Concert. (September 1, 2017 - May 5, 2018) Other, Public School performance and Question/Answer session. (September 1, 2017 - May 4, 2018) Committee Member, Dance Program Review of incoming applicants. (December 5, 2017) Committee Member, Create new UTRGV Dance Program Merit Review, Tenure and Promotion Documents. (June 2016 - August 2017) Other, UTRGV Dance Ensemble. (August 2016 - May 2017) Other (September 1, 2002 - May 5, 2017) Committee Chair, Faculty Annual Evaluation Committee. (October 2016 - April 2017) Committee Member, BFA Degree Track development for Dance Program. (September 2016 - April 2017) Other, Guest Artist Residency for Dance Ensemble. (September 2016 - April 2017) Other, Recruitment for UTRGV Dance Program. (March 1, 2017 - March 24, 2017) Committee Member, Conduct Interviews of New Dance Majors. (December 05, 2016) Faculty Mentor (September 1, 2014 - March 21, 2015) Committee Member, Dance Program External Review. (November 1, 2013 - April 15, 2014) Committee Chair, Search Committee. (2008-2009) Committee Member, Search Committee. (2003-2007) Committee Member, 5 Annual Merit Review. (2004-2005) Committee Member, Health and Kinesiology Library Liaison. (2002-2004) Generated on Mar 16, 2019 Page 4 of 5
College Service Committee Member, 3 year Dance Lecturer Search Committee. (February 12, 2018 - March 12, 2018) Committee Member, College of Fine Arts Tenure and Promotion and Post Tenure Committee. (November 8, 2016 - December 15, 2017) Other, Search Committee, Assisstant Professor - School of Art. (November 2, 2016 - March 20, 2017) Committee Member, College Fine Arts By-Laws committee. (October 1, 2016 - November 12, 2016) University Service Committee Member, UTPA Admissions Committee. (2006-2009) Committee Member, COE s Vision/Mission Statement Task Force. ( 2006) Program Organizer, Valley AIDS Council and UTPA. (2003-2004) Professional Memberships National Dance Educators Organization (NDEO) (July 2018) International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) (2003-2018) American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) (2003-2007) Public Service Judge, Rio Grande Valley Dance Festival, Edinburg, (March 23, 2018 - March 24, 2018) Other, Performance at RGV Dance Festival, Edinburg, (October 9, 2017 - March 24, 2018) Judge, Rio Grande Valley Dance Festival, Pharr, (March 1, 2017 - March 24, 2017) Judge, Rio Grande Valley Dance Educators Contest, Edinburg, (January 28, 2015 - January 29, 2015) Judge, Rio Grande Valley Dance Festival, Edinburg, (March 2014 - March 2014) Member, Edinburg 20/20 Health & Human Services Committee, Edinburg, (January 2003 - May 2003) Generated on Mar 16, 2019 Page 5 of 5