University of Arizona
School of Dance

School of Dance Faculty

Arizona Jazz

Dance Showcase

September 19-21, 2025

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...
Trent D. Williams, Jr.

Trent D. Williams, Jr.

Trent D. Williams, Jr. is an Associate Professor of Dance in the School of Dance. Mr. Williams has also served as a faculty member at the University of Florida, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), University of Trinidad & Tobago, Howard Community...