Shenandoah University

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

Monday, 12/1
7:30-9:30pm
Tiffanie Carson, Int/Adv Commercial Jazz Technique

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah’s dance programs offer the academic rigor and professional preparation needed for success across a wide range of dance careers.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees are designed for highly motivated, pre-professional dancers pursuing careers as performers, choreographers, or educators. The Bachelor of Arts program serves dancers who wish to combine their artistic development with a broad liberal arts education while continuing to advance their technical and creative skills.

All degree programs provide opportunities to cultivate creative, technical, and production skills while deepening philosophical and theoretical understanding—supported by close, mentoring relationships with dedicated dance faculty.

Shenandoah Conservatory dancers train in a wide repertoire of artistic styles and techniques and perform in original choreography created by faculty and internationally recognized guest artists. Students also choreograph new works that are presented both on campus and through touring and showcase opportunities in Washington, D.C., New York City, and beyond.

From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in your art. The Conservatory’s intimate and supportive environment fosters focus, collaboration, and individual creativity. Shenandoah graduates are performing on Broadway, in regional theatres, on national and international tours, with dance companies, and across the entertainment industry worldwide.

Tiffanie Carson

Tiffanie Carson (she/her) is a dedicated educator, mentor, and performance artist with a passion for shaping pre-professional dancers. She holds an MFA in Dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University. Tiffanie is currently an Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor at Shenandoah University’s Conservatory, where she has been a vital part of the faculty for over twelve years. She teaches commercial industry styles, working closely with both dance and musical theater majors. She also guides senior BFA and BA capstone performance projects and choreographs annually for the Conservatory’s faculty concerts. To date, she has choreographed over 32 world premieres for the Shenandoah Conservatory dance ensemble. Her excellence in teaching has been recognized with the Transformative Teaching Award (2020) and the James R. and Mary B. Wilkins Appreciation Award (2024) from Shenandoah University.

As a performing artist, Tiffanie is in her 13th season with Christopher K. Morgan & Artists (CKM&A), directed by Christopher K. Morgan, where she serves as company dancer and Assistant Director. She has toured nationally with the company and played a key role in the creative development and rehearsal direction for major works including Pōhaku and ongoing for Native Intelligence / Innate Intelligence. She is also a longtime member of 18 years for BARE Dance CompaNY, directed by Mike Esperanza.

Guided by a passion for education and mentorship, Tiffanie empowers her students to discover more about themselves through movement. She is committed to nurturing curiosity, discipline, and artistic growth—encouraging each dancer to reach their highest potential both in and beyond the studio.
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Class description:
In Tiffanie’s Commercial Styles class, dancers dive into powerful, fast-paced movement that merges jazz and contemporary influences. The class cultivates an inclusive, energetic, and supportive environment—reflective of the ShenCoDance community—where dancers are encouraged to take risks, build confidence, and celebrate one another’s unique performance artistry.