FACULTY PROFILE

Kathleen Dominiak

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre

Center for the Arts B407
219-464-5167
kathleen.dominiak@valpo.edu


Biography

Kathleen Dominiak is an Adjunct Professor of Dance in the Department of Theater at Valparaiso University where she teaches non-major courses in dance.  Kathleen is co-director of the Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble.  She holds an MFA and BA in Dance. Her recent choreographic credits include works for VU Dance Ensemble in addition to theatre shows, and various regional theatre productions.  Kathleen is the Artistic Director of Generations Dance Theater, a multigenerational dance company. She is also a Pilates Instructor for the Community Hospital's Fitness Pointe.

Education

MFA, Dance - Texas Woman's University 
BA, Dance - Hope College 

Research Interests

Dance and Older Adults, Multigenerational Dancing

Health and Wellness Training Through Dance

Publications

  • Dance for Older Adults, Microform Publications, August, 1998 

Professional Affiliations

  • NDEO, AAPHERD, NDA