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he/him Coordinator of the Dance and Theater Programs, Theatre/Dance 88243 | cowartt@wou.edu Teaching dance coursework Administration of the Dance Program Dance curriculum development and assessment M.F.A. Dance M.S. Arts Administration B.F.A. Dance and Choreography As a performing artist, Cowart danced nationally and internationally with the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company, the Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and with Impact Production's 'Dayuma' and 'The Masterpiece.' He has also worked with Sean Curran, David Dorfman, Elizabeth Streb, Mark Taylor, Minh Tran, Rob Kitsos, Margo Van Ummersen, and Alito Alessi. Cowart has served as a judge for the Dance Films Association's Dance on Camera Festival and his relationship with the organization has been elevated to that of a key partner due to the continuing curatorial and educational contributions he has made that have led to him developing an ideal university model for the Dance on Camera Tour. He curated an annual Screendance festival for over 13 years. University of Oregon School of Music & Dance Distinguished Alumni Award 2017 LVAIC Dance Consortium Distinguished Service Award 2016 National Dance Education Organization Oregon Dance Education Organization Dance Films Association Japan-America Society of Oregon All levels of Modern Dance, Dance Partnering, Dance History, Dance Improvisation, Dance in World Cultures, Introduction to Ballroom, Honors Creative Process, Honors Health & Wellness, The life, choreography, and technique of Michio Ito. Dance Partnering: Contact Improvisation, Kaeja Elevations, Ballroom/Social Dance Screendance “World Dance Cultures: From Ritual to Spectacle.” Book review for Journal of Dance Education. July 2019. Online Publication. “Interview with director Bonnie Oda Homsey.” Japan Studies Association Journal, 2014. “Review of Michio Ito Pioneering Dancer-Choreographer.” Japan Studies Association Journal, 2014. “Interview with director Bonnie Oda Homsey.” Dance Films Association’s Blog, 2013. “Review of Michio Ito Pioneering Dancer-Choreographer.” Dance Films Association’s Blog, 2013 Did this faculty or staff member support your efforts to succeed? Give them a Student success shout-out.
Tim Cowart
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