Vladimir Angelov
,Lecturer
Vladimir Angelov graduated from the National Ballet School in Sofia, Bulgaria. He studied Philosophy at the University of Sofia, before completing his degree at the American University in Washington, DC. His dances have been shown at “New Choreograp... [More]
Adrienne Clancy
,Artist in Residence
Although Adrienne Clancy is a Maryland based dance artist, she has choreographed and performed throughout the world: She was the youngest choreographer to present at the Suzanne Dellal International World Dance Competition in Tel Aviv; and the sole s... [More]
Melanie George
,Instructor
Melanie George is a performer, choreographer, writer and teacher of dance, and a Certified Movement Analyst. Melanie has an extensive teaching history including positions with The Roeper School for the Gifted and Talented, and the Washington School o... [More]
Marcia Howard
,Lecturer
Marcia Howard has been performing with Coyaba Dance Theater since 1997. She began her training in Baltimore, MD with the Francine School of Dance and The Baltimore Dance Theater. She studied West African dance with Sylvia Soumah and traveled to Dakar... [More]
Maurice Johnson
,Lecturer
Mr. Johnson was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Kentucky with a minor in Spanish. He studied and performed with a variety of notable dance institutions including The Lexington Ba... [More]
Ilona Kessell
,Lecturer
Ilona Kessell has taught in academic, commercial and conservatory studios, including: the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College and the Chautauqua Institute. Currently, she directs the Dance Programs at the McDonogh Schoo... [More]
Lora Ruttan
,Adjunct Faculty
Lora Ruttan began her dance training with the Laurel Ballet in Greensburg, PA, and she went on to dance professionally with the Charleston Ballet Company in Charleston, WV. Ms. Ruttan graduated magna cum laude from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College with... [More]



