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Marissa Molinar is a professional contemporary dancer, arts administrative activist, and Founder/Director of Midday Movement Series, a grassroots initiative cultivating a new generation of dance leaders. She holds a Bachelors in Environmental Science from Brown University with a focus in Urban Conservation and Environmental Justice, and she holds a certificate in Contemporary Dance from the Professional Training Program at Gibney Dance in New York City. A late-comer to contemporary dance, Marissa's work focuses on creating artistic sustainability by empowering artists in their authentic individuality while building strong communities.