Meghen McKinley

The State by State Project, through Life as a Modern Dancer:

Throughout 2018, we will highlight one state per week….its arts council, dance education organization, festivals, artist residencies, dance companies, and more. We will link to previous posts of artists based in the state, masters programs, and city guides. 

This ambitious feature hopes to highlight the abundance of arts in the United States as well as to challenge us to look at areas of the country seeking more arts and arts education.

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This week, we are thrilled to have Meghen McKinley write the post about Kentucky! Read on –

"Inside These Walls," choreographed by Meghen McKinley at Western Kentucky University

Universities

Western Kentucky University: Bowling Green, KY

Potter College of Arts & Letters

Department of Theatre & Dance

Dance Program

• Accredited by NASD – National Association of Schools of Dance
• B.A. in Dance
• Dance Minor
• Summer Dance Intensive; grades 9-12
• WKU Dance Company, by audition 

University of Kentucky: Lexington, KY

UK College of Fine Arts

Department of Theatre & Dance

Dance Program

• B.A. in Dance
• Dance Minor
• Summer Dance Intensive; High School/College/Returning Professionals

Northern Kentucky University: Highland Heights, KY

Arts & Sciences

Theatre & Dance Program

• BFA Theatre, Dance Emphasis 

Companies

• Moving Collective: Louisville, KY
• BlackBird Dance Theatre: Lexington, KY
• Louisville Ballet: Louisville, KY
• Kentucky Ballet Theater: Lexington, KY

Festivals/Convention

• Louisville Fringe Festival
• BellaMoxi 

Venues

• Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SkyPac): Bowling Green, KY
• Van Meter Auditorium: Bowling Green, KY
• KFC YUM Center: Louisville, KY
• The Kentucky Center: Louisville, KY
• Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center: Lexington, KY
• Kentucky Theatre: Lexington, KY

Other

Kentucky Arts Council

 

Meghen McKinley is a modern dancer, choreographer, and educator. She is an Assistant Professor in Dance at Western Kentucky University, where she teaches all levels of Modern, Choreography, Improvisation, and Dance in Culture, in addition to Ballet and Jazz Technique. Meghen continues to teach, choreograph, and collaborate within the local and regional community.

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