By Emmaline Devore
Libby Bullinger is a choreographer and dance educator from Boston, MA. She began dancing at José Mateo Ballet Theatre, where she trained in the Young Dancer's Program through high school. In 2022, Libby graduated from Mercyhurst University with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Dance Education.
During her collegiate studies, Libby discovered her love for the choreographic and creative processes. As an undergraduate student she completed over 15 works for stage and film, presented work at the American Collegiate Dance Association festival, served as choreographer-in-residence for the Erie Contemporary Ballet, and completed internships in choreographer and dancer wellness at Deos Contemporary Ballet.
Following graduation, Libby moved back to Boston and is thrilled to be residing, teaching, and choreographing in her home city. Libby is a ballet faculty member and rehearsal director at José Mateo Ballet Theatre, a community teaching artist at Boston Ballet, and brings dance to students of all ages and skill levels around the Boston area. In 2022 Libby established Dance LAB, an artistic collective that aims to produce dance projects based on creative collaboration, vulnerable exploration, and the generation of innovative art. Dance LAB has performed at the Dance for World Community Festival and as a guest artist with Nozama Dance Collective.
In addition to her work in dance education and choreography, Libby works in freelance social media marketing and content production to help creative people bring organization and clarity to their online brand presence. Libby also serves as the Social Media Manager for NACHMO (National Choreography Month).
In the future, Libby plans to attend graduate school to study dance education and choreography to continue her pursuit of dance scholarship and using dance as a means of connection and activism. Libby is a recipient of the New England Dance Fund grant through NEFA, and is using funds to continue education through the National Dance Education Organization’s online professional development institute.
During her collegiate studies, Libby discovered her love for the choreographic and creative processes. As an undergraduate student she completed over 15 works for stage and film, presented work at the American Collegiate Dance Association festival, served as choreographer-in-residence for the Erie Contemporary Ballet, and completed internships in choreographer and dancer wellness at Deos Contemporary Ballet.
Following graduation, Libby moved back to Boston and is thrilled to be residing, teaching, and choreographing in her home city. Libby is a ballet faculty member and rehearsal director at José Mateo Ballet Theatre, a community teaching artist at Boston Ballet, and brings dance to students of all ages and skill levels around the Boston area. In 2022 Libby established Dance LAB, an artistic collective that aims to produce dance projects based on creative collaboration, vulnerable exploration, and the generation of innovative art. Dance LAB has performed at the Dance for World Community Festival and as a guest artist with Nozama Dance Collective.
In addition to her work in dance education and choreography, Libby works in freelance social media marketing and content production to help creative people bring organization and clarity to their online brand presence. Libby also serves as the Social Media Manager for NACHMO (National Choreography Month).
In the future, Libby plans to attend graduate school to study dance education and choreography to continue her pursuit of dance scholarship and using dance as a means of connection and activism. Libby is a recipient of the New England Dance Fund grant through NEFA, and is using funds to continue education through the National Dance Education Organization’s online professional development institute.
