Hobart and William Smith Colleges

14 October 2005 HWS dancers at national conference

Two William Smith seniors and three dance professors were active in the National Dance Education Organization's conference, The Spirit of Creativity, Oct. 6-10 in Buffalo.

Elise Pederson '06 presented her paper, Enhancing a Child's Learning Experience through Books and Creative Movement.

Colleen Wahl '06 presented her honors work: The Pattern that Connects: Body Movement and Creative Capacity.

Assistant professor Cadence Whittier presented Creativity in the Ballet Classroom? and a concert performance of Off in Saturday's choreographic showcase.

Professor Donna Davenport presented Composing the Composition Course: An Act of Creativity; and in Sunday's choreographic showcase, a concert performance of Essere III, a duet performed with Michelle Ikle, adjunct assistant professor.