University of Arizona
School of Dance

Faculty

Arizona Jazz

Dance Showcase

September 27-29, 2024

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Lorin Mathis

Lorin began his training at Ballet Arts Minnesota before training at Pacific Northwest Ballet School and San Francisco Ballet School. Some of his most influential teachers included Bonnie Mathis, Lirena Branitski, Flemming Halby, Jorge Esquivel, Johan Renvall, and...
Marquez E. Johnson

Marquez E. Johnson

Marquez Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona School of Dance. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance degree from the University of Arizona as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Tamara Dyke-Compton

Tamara Dyke-Compton

Tamara Dyke-Compton serves as the Associate Director, Associate Professor, and Director of Graduate Studies at The University of Arizona School of Dance in Tucson, Arizona. She teaches jazz technique, modern technique, teaching methods, choreography, and dance...
Christopher Compton

Christopher Compton

Christopher Compton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona School of Dance in Tucson, Arizona. He is also Co-Director of Dance at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Steamboat Springs, CO. He teaches Ballet Technique, Ballet...
Gianni Howell

Gianni Howell

Gianni Howell is a dancer, educator, and creative director based in Tucson, Arizona. Currently a Visiting Assistant Professor for the University of Arizona School of Dance, Gianni brings his versatile performance background into his classes, creating a unique hybrid...