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ERICA JEFFREY, DANCER INSTRUCTOR
Erica Jeffrey, Dancer Instructor |
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Originally from Missoula, Montana, Jeffrey studied dance at the Pittsburgh Ballet School, graduating as valedictorian before joining Ballet Internationale. After dancing professionally for several years, she attended Indiana University on full academic and artistic scholarships as a Wells Scholar and graduated with degrees in Ballet and Mediation & Conflict Resolution. As an avid explorer interested in the connections between dance and culture, Jeffrey studied dance and performed in India and Niger, West Africa, and also participated in community development and conflict resolution efforts. She continues to combine her interests through working with organizations such as California Lawyers for the Arts and the expansion of her conflict resolution education program through dance, Moving Toward Peace. She is currently teaching, choreographing, and performing in the Bay Area. She is co-director of the dance company COUNTERPOINTe. |
