Rachel Bruce Johnson, M.F.A.

Curriculum Vitae

​Education

2007
​1999

Master of Fine Arts in Dance, Texas Woman’s University, All American Scholar, Outstanding Student
Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Old Dominion University, Magna Cum Laude

Professional/University Teaching

2007-2021






2004-2007





2000-02



​2002
2001             
​1999             
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1998             
​1996             

Oral Robert’s University, Adjunct Professor
Beginning through advanced Modern dance technique
Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Choreography
Dance History
Dance for Worship
Dance Improvisation
​Contact Improvisation
Texas Woman’s University dance major courses 
Teacher of Record - 
Beginning through advanced Modern dance technique
Beginning through intermediate ballet technique
Teaching Assistant for doctoral online courses and undergraduate choreography 
Graduate Research Assistant in exchange with Unitec University, Auckland, NZ.
Crossroads School for the Arts, Herndon, VA 
Adult and children’s ballet and modern dance classes
Coordinated and produced annual school galas including receptions
Choreographed and performed as a Crossroads Dance Project guest artist
​Darryl Green Learning Center, Washington DC
Young Audiences, Norfolk, VA
Larchmont Elementary School: Children's dance series  designed to teach kids how to view dance.
Choreographed and designed Dancing Children's Stories: 1999, Portsmouth Recreational Center; series of dances inspired by various children's books.
Old Dominion University, Teaching Assistant for the Dance and Its Audience
His Company International: toured with Missions International offering worship seminars, performance, and classes.

Professional Presentations (Scholarly)

2007


2006             



​2005

A Kinesthetic Approach to the Choreographic Process of Dance for Camera
Professional Portfolio presentation, TWU
Creative Arts and Research Symposium, TWU
The Challenge of Creating Artistic Exchanges in Virtual Space
Panel Presentation, National Dance Educator’s Organization, Long Beach, CA
A House of Mirrors: A Model for Seeing and Becoming Within Performance
Creative Arts and Research Symposium, TWU
Dance for Camera: Theory and Practice in the Collaboration of Mediums 
University Teaching section proposed on-line course
Marketing, Design and Branding, design seminar for dance majors

Administration/Service

2004-07





​2005

Technique Committee, Texas Woman’s University
Undergrad placement into major technique courses
Assessment procedures and execution
Academic Honesty/Dishonesty issues
DanceWorks, TWU Repertoire Company, A.D.: Mary Williford-Shade 
Recruitment, Lecture Demonstrations, Community Outreach
Inlet Dance Theatre, A.D.: Bill Wade, Arts Management and Artistic Director’s internship

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