Guest Artist
Ann Marie DeAngelo, former principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, is an artistic director, choreographer, teacher and producer. She was the founder of her own experimental troupe in the late-80’s called Ballet D’Angelo, which toured extensively in Europe; founding Artistic Director of Ballet de Monterrey - the first privately funded arts organization in Mexico; and Associate Director of the Joffrey Ballet.
Ms. DeAngelo has created nearly 50 works which include: Zeitgeist I & II; The Last of the Best; Gypsie Band – all full-evening works; Paradise, Mademoiselle de Maupin, and several works for Ballet de Monterrey; works for the Joffrey Ballet, The National Ballet of Cuba; Ohio Ballet; Pittsburgh Ballet Theater; Oregon Ballet Theater; Ballet Pacifica; Nevada Ballet Theater; BalletNY, Goucher College, Marymount Manhattan College, and ABT Studio Co. Ms. DeAngelo created a one-act ghost story based on The Bell Witch with original music by Conni Ellisor. The work used 3-D scenic design with 3-D glasses for the audience, and was performed by The Nashville Ballet. The Bell Witch was nominated for a “Benois de la Danse” Award and a segment was performed at the Bolshoi Theater, Moscow. She participated with Lynne-Taylor Corbett, Peter Pucci, and James Sewell, in the inaugural season of The National Choreography Initiative. And, Ms. DeAngelo choreographed for Dance Break 2006, a high-profile showcase for choreographers in the Broadway community.
Ms. DeAngelo has created and produced shows and events such as “The Variety Show – Jugglin’ Styles” featuring award winning artists such as juggler/illusionist Michael Moschen; environmental visionary Joanna Haigood; performance artist Ann Carlson; Hip Hop pioneer Steve “Mr. Wiggles” Clemente; and US Team rhythmic gymnast Charlene Edwards; “An Evening of Jazz and Dance” for Boys Harbor in East Hampton; Shall We Dance; Dancing on Air; That’s Entertainment and One World Gala shows, for Career Transition for Dancers at City Center in New York.
Ms. DeAngelo has taught, for numerous dance companies, universities and summer courses; and continues to teach workshops to non-dancers at high-end resort spas such as Rancho La Puerta; and was movement coach to Bette Midler.
Her non-profit company, Projectdance, Inc., has a mission to develop, promote and produce collaborative dance related projects between artists.