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Valerie Barnes (Dancer) began dancing six years ago at UW-Madison, where she graduated with honors in 2006 with a B.F.A. in Dance and a major in English/Creative Writing. Upon graduation, Ms. Barnes was accepted into the University of Michigan on full scholarship and graduated this past April with a M.F.A. in Dance for Choreography and Performance. Barnes has worked and performed with numerous artists both nationally and internationally. In 2007 she had the pleasure of dancing with the Académie De Ballet Nini Theiladein Lyon, France and performed in the company’s summer program. Ms. Barnes also creates her own work and has been honored with several distinguished awards, including the University of Michigan 2007 Summer Research Grant and the University of Michigan 2008 Thesis Concert Grant. Barnes completed her full STOTT PILATES® Teacher Certification Program and is pursuing her advanced certification. Ms. Barnes was invited to join LI CHIAO-PING DANCE this August and is delighted to be performing with the company.
Robin Baartman (Dancer) began her dance training under the instruction of Charlotte Wendel of Southwest School of Dance, Marshall, MN. With this studio, Robin toured the Baltic States and performed her international debut at Red October Hall, Moscow. Continuing her education in dance, she had the pleasure of working with Julie Kerr-Berry, Maggie Desenberg, Sherone Price, Jin-Wen Yu, Li Chiao-Ping, Ed Groff, Pat Catterson, Sean Curran, and others. After obtaining a B.S. in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Robin continued her second season with the nora.new.dance.company. Shortly thereafter, she began performing with Li Chiao-Ping Dance. Since, she has obtained certification in Pilates, served as an adjunct instructor for UW Division of Continuing Studies, and is currently an instructor at Capital Fitness.
Anneliese Charek (Dancer) had been studying and performing dance for 15 years in her hometown of Los Angeles, before joining the Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company last year. She received a B.F.A. from California Institute of the Arts, where she majored in dance and choreography, and worked in costuming for dance as well as dance on camera. There she was influenced by great teachers such as; Glenn Eddy, Colin Connor, Francesca Penzani, David Burns, Fontella Boone and Ed Groff. Now also pursuing her passion for visual art, she is currently an M.F.A. candidate in the Art Department at the University of Madison.
Rachel Krinsky (Apprentice) studied dance at the Wisconsin School of Ballet in the 1970s and 80s and was a member of Jazzworks in 1984-5 before leaving dance for other pursuits. In the spring of 2006, she danced in Li Chiao-Ping's “Arrivals”, tracing the personal histories of six Jewish women. Having rediscovered her passion for dance, she is delighted to be performing with the Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company. Rachel is the Executive Director of The Road Home Dane County, a non-profit agency providing shelter and housing to homeless families.
Mariah Meyer LeFeber (Apprentice) grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in dance and psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where she had the honor of training with and dancing for a group of highly esteemed faculty members and guest artists. She performed for four years with the University Dance Theatre, and was proud to represent the University of Minnesota as a gala performer at the 2004 National American College Dance Festival. Following her time in Minnesota, Mariah completed her Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling at Columbia College Chicago. Mariah currently works at Common Threads Family Resource Center in Madison. She is thrilled to be dancing with Li Chiao-Ping Dance.
Emily Miller (Dancer) is pleased to make her professional debut with Li Chiao-Ping Dance. As an undergrad, Emily met Li and fell in love with Li’s athletic and full-bodied movement style, which was much like Emily’s previous training in gymnastics. Throughout her undergrad, Emily has not only had the pleasure of working with Ms. Li, but has also worked with such distinguished artists as Peggy Choy, Larry Kegwin, Luis Lara Malvacias, Jeremy Nelson, Chris Walker, Nina Watt, and Jin-Wen Yu . She has performed at the American College Dance Festival and has received numerous scholarships and summer awards which have allowed her to study in Miami, North Carolina, and New York.
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