Colleen Roddy

Youth students call me: Ms. Colleen

Adult students call me: Colleen

Pronouns: she/her

Hometown: West Haven, CT

Teaching Philosophy: I believe in allowing dancers to explore movement in a safe environment from a technical standpoint point as well as a safe place to take risks and try new things. I enjoy working with all levels and providing a structured environment with multiple options for success in each class.

Bio: Colleen Roddy received her early training at Gloria Jean’s Studio of Dance under the direction of Gloria Jean Cumming and Stacy Eastman and New Haven Ballet under the direction of Phillip Otto. She went on to receive her B.S. in Health Studies with a Minor in Dance and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University. She has presented her work at the American College Dance Festival, Urbanity Next Residency Series, Jose Mateo Dance Festival, BU Dance Faculty Concert, Kelly Donovan’s Third Life Choreographers Series and Boston Contemporary Dance Festival. Besides being a dance educator in New England area, she works in critical care as a Physical Therapist. She has performed with the Boston and Nashville based contemporary dance companies including: SixOneSeven Dance Collective, BoSoma2, Sasso & Company, Urbanity Underground, Transit Dance Company and as a back-up dancer for SNL Comedian, Hannibal Buress