At A Glance
Glenna has taught in the Triangle since 1989 in a variety of capacities.
She has held faculty positions in physical and occupational therapy at Winston-Salem State University (currently Associate Professor of Physical Therapy), Western Carolina University, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her specialization as a faculty member has been in neuroscience and functional anatomy.
Her investment in dance pedagogy, bringing the science and somatic arts into dance technique, has afforded her a number of adjunct positions in local universities. Currently, she teaches a course in somatic education in the Dance Department of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and is the Alexander Technique teacher in residence in the Drama Department at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She has taught in dance and music programs at Duke University, Meredith College, and Salem College, and was formerly the physical therapist for the North Carolina School of the Arts.
American Dance Festival
Glenna has been faculty of the American Dance Festival since 1986, teaching both in the 6-week school and special workshops for dance educators. Her affiliation resulted in residencies in Ecuador (1994, 1995) and Venezuela (1995, 1996) as part of the ADF linkage project. Since 2002, she has directed the Contemporary Body Practices course for the Hollins/ADF M.F.A. program.
A Little Bit More
Glenna specializes in tailoring classes and workshops for artists wanting to improve their art form, whether dance, acting, or music. She uncovers and clarifies what is mysterious and challenging in movement support and expression, while affording the artist the chance to develop freely and autonomously.
Glenna also works with seniors in a variety of capacities. She has offered numerous in-services in movement improvement, including for those persons with physical challenges, such as arthritis, Parkinson disease, and stroke. Currently, she offers movement workshops at Fearrington Village on many topics, with the intent to put the "fun" back into the fundamentals of everyday living.
To learn more about Glenna's teaching approach, experience a private lesson or workshop, or simply have a chat, contact Glenna.