Jacob's Pillow 360 Intensives
Artist Faculty
Get connected to a revered roster of Jacob’s Pillow Alumni and esteemed faculty from our partner schools.
Chapman 360 Intensive Artist Faculty
Julianne O’Brien
Chapman University | Chair of the Department of Dance
Julianne O'Brien is the Dance Department Chair and Professor at Chapman University where she teaches modern techniques, pedagogy, dance history, career seminars, yoga, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban movement analysis, improvisation, and choreography.
Azuki Umeda
Alum of The School at Jacob's Pillow and Chapman University
Chapman University | Adjunct Professor
Azuki Umeda is a Chapman University graduate, receiving her BFA in Dance Performance and BA in Integrated Educational Studies. She also received her MFA in Dance this past spring at California State University Long Beach.
Brian Golden
Alum of The School at Jacob's Pillow and Chapman University
Brian Golden is the artistic director of DySpRaXiAc DaNcE, a dance theater company based in Los Angeles and New York that explores neurodiversity. He obtained his BFA from Chapman University where he studied Dance and Film Production.
Danyel Moulton
Chapman University | Adjunct Professor
Danyel Moulton was born in Brooklyn, spent her childhood years in California, and was a competitive gymnast until 2010. She graduated from OCSA in 2014, and attended UCLA, where she majored in World Arts & Cultures/Dance.
Doug Balm
Jacob's Pillow Alumni Artist Faculty
Doug Balm received his B.F.A. from Fordham University in collaboration with The Ailey School, where he apprenticed with Ailey II. Since graduating, Doug has performed with companies across the globe including Rock the Ballet, Compagnie Flak, Les Ballets Jazz, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
Dwight Rhoden
Chapman University | Assistant Professor
Dwight Rhoden has established a remarkably wide-ranging career, earning distinction from The New York Times as “one of the most sought out choreographers of the day.” Rhoden has performed with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Les Ballet Jazz De Montreal and as a principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Ido Tadmor
Chapman University | Presidential Fellow in Dance
Ido Tadmor, currently Chapman University’s Presidential Fellow in Dance, is an internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer who has performed with legendary companies including Bat-Dor, Batsheva, Lar Lubovitch, and Complexions.
Robin Kish
Chapman University | Associate Professor
Robin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dance at Chapman University. Robin blends her background in dance and science to create innovative educational programs supporting the development of safe and effective dance training programs.
Sarah Reich
Alum of The School at Jacob's Pillow
Sarah Reich (Performer, Choreographer, Instructor, Composer) has emerged as one of the new leaders in the Art Form of Tap Dance. This Los Angeles native has been sought after to perform, choreograph, and teach in over 40 countries.
Steven Sofia
Chapman University | Assistant Professor
Steven Sofia is a Broadway performer, dance captain, choreographer and dance and Pilates teacher. His Broadway and National tours credits include: Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, Chicago, Kiss Me Kate, Beauty and The Beast, Guys and Dolls (‘92 revival) and Jerome Robbins’ West Side Story.
Wilson Mendieta
Chapman University | Assistant Professor
Wilson Mendieta, an Assistant Professor for Chapman University’s Department of Dance, is a graduate of the University of Washington with a M.F.A. in Dance and holds a Nonprofit Management Certificate from the Evans School of Public Affairs.