International Conference "Theatre Between Tradition and Contemporaneity" Theatre - Dance - Music - Visual & Multimedia Art - Arts Administration - Performing Arts Training - Stage Design & Technology
Leslie E. Williams Director and Associate Professor of Dance, MFA joined the West Texas A&M University(WTAMU) faculty in 2006 and became director in 2010. A native of the Texas Panhandle, she received her training at Interlochen Arts Academy and numerous summer programs. She obtained a bachelor of fine arts degree from WTAMU and a master of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan. Before coming to WTAMU to teach the next generation of young dancers, she danced with Peter Sparling Dance Company of Ann Arbor, Mich., while teaching in many colleges and universities in southeast Michigan. She counties to serve on the faulty of Interlochen Center for the Arts and Lone Star Ballet. With a passion for collaboration Williams works closely with glass blowers and other artists to create work and develop methods of cross training to insure long and productive careers. Leslie continues to serve dance in Higher Education as a National Board Member of American College Dance Association and an active participate of National Dance Educators Organization. Organized by IUGTE in collaboration with "ArtUniverse" and New International Performing Arts Institute |