Brian Gerke
MFA, CLBMA
385-630-3490
briangerke.com
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EDUCATION
University of Utah- Masters of Fine Arts, Modern Dance
Integrated Movement Studies- Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst
University of Montana- Bachelors, Dance
Gaga Movement Language Summer Intensive (11’, 12’, 15’)
Klein Mahler Technique (03’-present)
Trisha Brown Dance Company School (06’-07’ scholarship student)
EXPERIENCE
2020 John Hopkins University, Peabody Institute- Artist in Residence/ Visiting Professor
2019 University of Utah- Adjunct Faculty
2019 Utah Valley University- Adjunct Faculty
2019 Weber State University- Adjunct Faculty
2019 Heartland Co. - Performer, Rehearsal Director, Pedagogical Development
2016-19 University of Utah- Graduate Instructor + Graduate Intern/Assistant
2012-15 Iceland Dance Company – Soloist, dancer, collaborator, choreographer
2009-12 National Ballet Academy of Iceland - Director of Contemporary Dance
2007-14 National Ballet Academy of Iceland – Fulltime Faculty
2007-13 Steinunn and Brian - Co-Artistic Director/ Choreographer
2006,12-15 Headwaters Dance Company - Rehearsal Director
2005-08 Headwaters Dance Company - Performer
2004-07 Hilary Easton + Company - Performer
2002-05 Montana Transport Dance Company - Performer