Jennifer Mizenko
Oxford,MS
Summary
Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance community engagement, and create innovative performing arts projects. Extensive background in research and fundraising.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor Emerita of Dance & Movement
The University Of Mississippi
08.1989 - 06.2020
Dance and Movement Specialist for 30+ years. Choreography and staging for modern dance, musicals and dramatic plays. Variety of skill levels and movement styles.
Certified Laban Movement Analyst, Alexander Technique Teacher and Yoga Instructor, specializing in movement for the actor.
30+ years teaching experience in higher education.
Experienced movement teacher for Senior Citizens.
Member of Alexander Technique International, International Somatic Movement Educators & Therapy Association, and American Theatre Movement Educators.
Education
No Degree - Study Abroad - Bali Program
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
Blue Lake, CA06.2023
Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga
Yandara Yoga Institute
Baja, Mexico02.2015
Certified Teacher of The Alexander Technique - Alexander Technique
The Alexander Alliance
Philadelphia, PA06.2001
Certified Laban Movement Analyst - Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies
The Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies
New York, NY06.2001
Master of Arts - Dance
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH05.1981
Skills
- Critical & Creative Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Course Planning
- Diversity awareness
- Interpersonal Relations
- Curriculum Development
- Experiential Learning Methods
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Community Outreach
- Creativity Facilitation
Accomplishments
Choreographic works recognized by The American College Dance Association
Organizer and facilitator of numerous town and gown artistic projects and residencies. Including Dwight Rhoden's Complexions Co, David Dorfman and Osnel Delgado's Malpaso Dance Co
Mississippi Arts Commission, Artist Roster.
Recipient of Mississippi Arts Commission Individual Project Grant
Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award, Mississippi Alliance for Arts in Education, 2024
Timeline
Professor Emerita of Dance & Movement
The University Of Mississippi
08.1989 - 06.2020
No Degree - Study Abroad - Bali Program
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga
Yandara Yoga Institute
Certified Teacher of The Alexander Technique - Alexander Technique
The Alexander Alliance
Certified Laban Movement Analyst - Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies
The Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies
Master of Arts - Dance
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kenyon College
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