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Listen "Episode 40: Rita Bearden, Department of Education"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Danielle Cristal speaks with Rita Bearden, a dance educator for the Department of Education. Together, they discuss how she transitioned from a performer to a teacher, and touch on issues that have permeated the worlds of education and dance, such as body image and the pandemic.
Rita Bearden began dancing in Portugal, her home country, and trained in ballet, modern and jazz with teachers from the National Conservatory. She moved to NYC for Graduate School, majoring in ABT Ballet pedagogy at NYU Steinhardt. After graduating, Rita worked as faculty and a teaching artist with American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Harlem School For the Arts, among others. In 2021, Rita received her teaching certification and integrated the public school system in NYC.
For a full transcript of this episode, please email [email protected].
Rita Bearden began dancing in Portugal, her home country, and trained in ballet, modern and jazz with teachers from the National Conservatory. She moved to NYC for Graduate School, majoring in ABT Ballet pedagogy at NYU Steinhardt. After graduating, Rita worked as faculty and a teaching artist with American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Harlem School For the Arts, among others. In 2021, Rita received her teaching certification and integrated the public school system in NYC.
For a full transcript of this episode, please email [email protected].
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