Ellen Graff joined the Conservatory of Dance faculty in the Fall of 2002 to teach Studio Pedagogy in the MFA program. As a dancer, Ellen performed with Martha Graham, Pearl Lang and May O’Donnell to name just a few. Ms. Graff studied Labanotation, Labananalysis and Composition after earning a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology in California. She holds a Ph.D. from NYU in Performance Studies and has taught a wide variety of dance courses in colleges and universities in California and New York including modern and ballet technique, repertory, dance history, and production. She has presented her own work New York and California.

Ms. Graff, an active volunteer, has offered her expertise to many organizations within her profession. She has been a presenter or panelist at dance conferences around the country, and has participated or chaired a dozen dissertation committees. Ms. Graff has written two books and has had several articles published. We are delighted that she has come to our department to share her experience with our students.