卡拉·布拉姆斯在希望学院教授芭蕾、现代舞、作曲、舞蹈导论、解剖学运动学和舞蹈历史等课程。世界杯荷兰vs厄瓜多尔走地她还为每年的教师音乐会提供舞蹈编排，并为学生舞蹈表演音乐会提供建议。卡拉是舞蹈系的文化与包容冠军。她目前的研究重点是建立协作的、跨学科的作品，将不同的人群团结起来，并通过舞蹈艺术提高对重要文化和社会正义问题的认识。

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

卡拉曾在俄亥俄州克利夫兰市的动词芭蕾舞当代舞团担任专业舞蹈演员;中国上海石板当代舞团;在密歇根大急流城的附属建筑里跳舞。Over the course of her career she has performed numerous original pieces and masterworks, including Martha Graham’sAppalachian Spring, Doris Humphrey’sThe Shakers, Alwin Nikolais’sNoumenon Mobilus, Shapiro and Smith’sTo Have and to Hold, Ian Horvath’sLaura’s Women, and the title role in Richard Dickinson’sCarmen, among many others.

Kara’s choreography has been professionally produced by Verb Ballets, commissioned by studios for national competitions and selected to be produced on stage at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre as part of the Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase. Kara has taught workshops and master classes in contemporary dance and ballet technique both nationally and internationally. Kara’s research on the effect of dance in popular culture on dance education was selected to be presented at the National Dance Education Organization’s 2018 national conference.

Kara is also a certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor and Fletcher-style Pilates instructor. Kara is delighted to be teaching at Hope College as a new faculty member and is thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute her experience to the vibrant arts community in Holland and continue her efforts to unite people through the arts.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Ballet technique
• Modern dance technique
• Dance composition
• Dance history
• Anatomy and biomechanics

EDUCATION

• M.F.A., dance with a focus on performance and choreography, University of Arizona School of Dance, 2019
• B.S., English and biology with a minor in writing, Aquinas College, 2010

HONORS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS

• Grant-Seeking Mini-Grant, Hope College Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, 2021
• Graduate and Professional Student Council Research Grant, University of Arizona, 2019
• The Virginia Robinson Award – for dedication to dance and interest in another field
• Arizona Commission on the Arts Professional Development Grant, Tucson, AZ, 2018
• University of Arizona College of Fine Arts Small Grant, 2018
• University of Arizona School of Dance Gift, 2018
• Graduate and Professional Student Council Travel Grant
• Nominated for Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” 2012
• Outstanding Senior in Biology, Aquinas College, 2010
• Outstanding Senior in English, Aquinas College, 2010

OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE

Kara loves to dabble in many other art forms and is a classically trained pianist, a crafter, knitter, amateur potter and a baker of sourdough bread. Kara loves hiking, camping and traveling to new parts of the world to explore different cultures and meet new people.