Personal Statement

Annie Morgan studied at Point Park University’s Conservatory of Dance where she received the Loti Falk scholarship, and graduated with a BFA in dance. In 2017, Annie’s performance in Adam Hougland’s “Cold Virtues” was named one of “eight local standout performances” in Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh City Paper. In 2018, Annie joined GroundWorks DanceTheatre as a Dance and Teaching Artist. While dancing for GroundWorks, Annie worked collaboratively and performed works by choreographers such as Banning Bouldin, Robyn Mineko Williams, James Gregg, Dianne McIntyre, Brian Brooks, Adam Barruch, Hannah Garner, Amy Miller, Antonio Brown, and David Shimotakahara. In 2020, Annie was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.” Annie has choreographed an evening-length work for Cleveland Public Theatre’s DanceWorks Series, performed for the Berkshire Choreography Project at Jacob’s Pillow, and has performed as a backup dancer for comedian Hannibal Burress. In 2022, she won `Best Performance` at the Highlandsquare Film Festival for her work in Miriam Bennett’s “Nocturnes.` Annie performs as a freelance dance/acting/teaching artist in NYC and is currently a Community Actionist for Gibney Dance’s Hands Are For Holding community programming, a dancer for NVA & Guests, and Terre Dance Collective. Recent credits include Valerie Chiang's short film, `You Gotta Dance for It,` Joelle Santiago's `another route demands,” Brian Golden’s “Smile and Wave,” Isabella in Casa Bonita’s immersive theatre show, and as a dancer for WHITE WAVE Dance in NYC. Additional teaching/coaching credits include Cleveland State University as an adjunct professor of ballet and guest choreographer, contemporary teacher for Converge Performing Arts, Studio 82, Essex Dance Academy, Holy Angels Dance Team, teaching artist for GroundWorks Dance Theatre, Community Actionist for Gibney Dance Company, and a judge for Stage One Dance Competitions.

Annie M. Subjects

Dance