About Alexandra Wells
From 2017 – 2020 she served as the Director of Artist Training at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and, under her direction, the Hubbard Street Professional Program (HSPro) responded to the needs of dancers entering the current job market. In June 2020, Alexandra was invited to join Gibney Dance as Senior Director of Education and Company Advisor. In September 2022, she built GibneyPRO, a professional certificate program unique to Gibney Company. By curating relevant methodologies, techniques, choreographers, and mentors, these programs connect emerging artists to leaders in the field who, in turn, empower them to become advocates within an evolving professional landscape.
Alexandra mentors many emerging and established artists in the field of dance. Additionally, she serves on the Artistic Advisory Council for MOVE|NYC and is the Artist Curator for and an Honorary Board Member of The Legacy Project, which celebrates the work of the iconic Canadian artist and choreographer Margie Gillis.
Alexandra was a full-time faculty member and rehearsal director at The Juilliard School for 18 years. She was also the Concept and Artistic Director of the Movement Invention Project from its inception through 2017. She was on faculty at SUNY Purchase College, served as the Interim Director of l’École Supérieure de Danse du Québec, and was the Rehearsal Director for Ballet Hispanico, all proceeding an extensive international performance career. As Principal Ballet National de Nancy dancer, Alexandra toured internationally and formed lasting partnerships with the late Rudolf Nureyev and Patrick Dupont.
Image tech for dancers – Teachers
These teachers are certified to teach introductory level through advanced IMAGE TECH for dancers classes, workshops, and school curricula.
Craig D Black Jr
Chicago, IL, USA
Craig D Black Jr earned their BFA from The Juilliard School in 2011 and was awarded a 2010 Princess Grace Award in Dance. He was a dance artist with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet for six seasons before joining Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as a dance artist for five seasons. Currently they are the Rehearsal Director and a Guest Artist with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Beyond performing, Craig is a passionate teacher and a core faculty member of Dupree Dance.
Jenni Gordon
Austin, TX, USA
Jenni Gordon, a freelance movement artist and educator, received a BFA in Dance from Purchase College. Jenni is a member of chuthis., a contemporary dance company under the direction of choreographer Peter Chu. A passionate educator, Jenni serves as Education Director for chuthis., teaches dance and Pilates in Austin, TX, and travels around the country to share in movement with others.
Peter Chu
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Born in the Bronx, NY, & raised in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Peter began his training at Dussich Dance Studio and later at The Juilliard School. In addition to an extensive performance career with BJM Danse, Kidd Pivot, and others, Peter is the Artistic Director & Choreographer of chuthis., a Las Vegas project-based dance company.
Kevin J Shannon
Chicago, IL, USA
Kevin Shannon joined Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in 2007 after receiving his BFA from The Juilliard School. He has taught master classes in dance throughout the US and the world, led the Intermediate/Advanced Hubbard Street Summer Intensive and is currently a guest teacher for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s main company.
Candace Gordon
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Born in British Columbia, Canada, Candace Gordon began her professional training at the Goh Ballet Academy with additional summer training at the National Ballet School of Canada and Pacific Northwest Ballet. In 2016, Candace graduated cum laude with a BFA from Butler University. Since then, she has danced in productions with Oklahoma City Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s professional program and main company.
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Image tech for dancers – 101 Teachers
These teachers are certified to teach introductory level IMAGE TECH for dancers classes, workshops, and school curricula.
Rachel Ferring
Chicago, IL, USA
Rachel Ferring graduated from the Boston Conservatory in 2017, then moved to Chicago to train under Alexandra Wells at Hubbard Street’s Professional Program (HSPro) for two years. Rachel has been blessed to perform works by Crystal Pite, Ohad Naharin, Peter Chu and many more. She spent the 2019/2020 Season as an apprentice with Hubbard Street.
Rilee Nyborg
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Rilee Nyborg has recently completed the Hubbard Street Professional Program, under the direction of Alexandra Wells. There she worked with multiple artists such as Gilbert Small, Adam Barruch, Peter Chu and many more. She’s also spent her summers at ChuThis Movement Intensive and Axis Connect.
Lauren Reed
Chicago, IL, USA
Lauren Reed is a Chicago-based performance artist, choreographer, teacher, and administrator. She teaches dance and builds learning spaces for many ages and experience levels, empowering movers to experience themselves more fully. She received her BFA in Dance Performance from Butler University and enjoys pursuing new teaching methodologies.
