Danceworks, Inc.
Julia Edwards is an experienced dance educator and choreographer, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Mount Mary University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Music, Movement, and Dance. Edwards has been a Teaching Artist since April 2016, providing instruction in various dance styles and wellness programs at Danceworks, Inc. and freelance. Previous positions include roles at THE SWAN, where Julia founded and managed a Pilates studio, and the American Ballet Theatre, focusing on body conditioning for young dancers. Julia's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Choreography and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, complemented by extensive teaching experience at various institutions.
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Danceworks, Inc.
Founded in 1992, the mission of Danceworks, Inc. as a 501(c)3 nonprofit is to enhance joy, health and creativity through dance. The vision is to be a source for arts education and community collaborations. Danceworks contributes to Milwaukee’s cultural vitality by sparking a lifelong interest and participation in the arts. Danceworks is committed to taking arts and arts learning beyond the studio and theatre and into the community by creating work that resonates with diverse groups of people. Danceworks serves more than 60,000 children, adults and seniors each year through: - Original contemporary performances by Danceworks Performance MKE; - Modeled after the professional company, Danceworks Youth Performance Company members train all year long and participate in a season of themed dance concerts in Danceworks Studio Theatre, and out in the community; - A year-round experimental venue for local and national artists called the DanceLAB; - Weekly dance and dance fitness classes at our downtown studio and at satellite locations; - Dance and arts programming at schools in Milwaukee and surrounding communities; and - Dance and arts programming for older adults in care facilities. Our classes, programs and performances are dedicated to helping every student of the arts reach their fullest potential, both physically and mentally. We believe that all people benefit from dance and other arts activities. We strive to create an environment in which each student develops self-discipline, self-confidence and enthusiasm for the performing arts.