in the field
akb is a choreographer, performer, educator, advocate, producer, curator, collaborator, and mother.
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With Lila Hurwitz and Andy Russ, Ali is co-artistic director of Motion State Arts, which presents innovative dance-films and live performances from local, national and international artists.
She curates a monthly dance event at the New Bedford Art Museum called “Twirl and Whirl” and works as a dance advisor and curator to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford, MA.
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Currently on faculty at Roger Williams University & Brown University
Previously at Salve Regina University & Dean Colleges
Moving Target, Boston
Guest teacher at Bates Dance Festival
Choreographer-in-Residence: Moses Brown, Providence, RI. December 2015–March 2016. Ali will be facilitating an after school composition class for the upperclassman dance students.
Guest Choreographer: Providence College, RI. Ali has set three pieces on the dance company of Providence College.
Skidmore College
Southern Vermont Dance Festival: Open Modern Dance Class
Saturday Switch Series at AS220: Open Modern Dance Class
American College Dance Association: Pilates Mat classes
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Ali is Secretary of the Board for New England Presenters, which provides leadership and support for the presentation/development of the NE performing arts.
In the past, Ali sat on the board of New Bedford Ballet.