Naomi Jackson
Professor,
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
Other ASU affiliations
Faculty Affiliate,
Jewish Studies
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Phone: 480-965-4251
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PEBE 108 TEMPE, AZ 85287-0304
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Mail code: 2602Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio
Naomi Jackson was born in Canada. She received her bachelor's in art history and philosophy from McGill University (Canada); master's in dance studies from the University of Surrey (U.K.); and doctorate in performance studies from New York University. She was appointed a Lincoln Center Scholar for 2012-2013.
Among her publications are "Dance, Human Rights, and Social Justice: Dignity in Motion," (Scarecrow Press, 2008); "Right to Dance: Dancing for Rights," (Banff: Banff Centre Press, 2004) and "Converging Movements: Modern Dance and Jewish Culture at the 92nd Street Y," (Hanover: Wesleyan University Press, 2000).
Prior to joining Arizona State University, Jackson served on the faculties of The Juilliard School and Queen's College, NY.
Education
- Ph.D. Performance Studies, New York University
- M.A. Dance Studies, University of Surrey, U.K.
- B.A. Art History and Philosophy (Honors), McGill University, Canada
Research Interests
Dance and Social Justice, Human Rights, Dancers' Rights, Ethics, Technology, Jewish Studies, Contemporary Trends, Historiography, Ethnography, Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, Curatorial Practice, Public Policy, Dramaturgy.
Research Activity
- Jackson,Naomi*. ASU Department of Dance Guest Artist Residency Series. TEMPE MUNICIPAL ARTS COMM(8/1/2004 - 5/30/2005).
- Jackson,Naomi*. ASU Department of Dance Guest Artist Series. AZ COMM ON THE ARTS(7/1/2004 - 6/30/2005).
- Wiezel,Avi*, Hinrichs,Richard N, Jackson,Naomi, Weber,Sandra Lee. SKILL-DRIVE OPTIMIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. NSF-ENG(8/15/2000 - 6/30/2003).
- Mitchell,John D*, Jackson,Naomi. INTERNATIONAL DANCE AND TECHNOLOGY 99. AZ COMM ON THE ARTS(7/1/1998 - 6/30/1999).
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| DCE 484 | Internship |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 683 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 583 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 693 | Applied Project |
| DCE 584 | Internship |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 501 | Philosophy of Dance |
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 683 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 584 | Internship |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
| DCE 693 | Applied Project |
| DCE 583 | Fieldwork |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 484 | Internship |
| DCE 300 | Dancing Histories |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 300 | Dancing Histories |
| DCE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| DCE 484 | Internship |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 683 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 583 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 693 | Applied Project |
| DCE 584 | Internship |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 683 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 584 | Internship |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
| DCE 693 | Applied Project |
| DCE 583 | Fieldwork |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 484 | Internship |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 300 | Dancing Histories |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 501 | Philosophy of Dance |
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 683 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 584 | Internship |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
| DCE 693 | Applied Project |
| DCE 583 | Fieldwork |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 484 | Internship |
| DCE 394 | Special Topics |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 300 | Dancing Histories |
| DCE 571 | Graduate First-Yr Seminar II |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 404 | Dance and Ethics |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 301 | Dance Analysis and Theory |
| DCE 501 | Philosophy of Dance |
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
| DCE 580 | Practicum |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| DCE 680 | Practicum |
| DCE 683 | Fieldwork |
| DCE 584 | Internship |
| DCE 593 | Applied Project |
| DCE 693 | Applied Project |
| DCE 583 | Fieldwork |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 484 | Internship |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 300 | Moving Histories |
| DCE 571 | Graduate First-Yr Seminar II |
| DCE 404 | Dance and Ethics |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| THF 397 | Prof Development Seminar |
| DCE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 301 | Meaning in Motion |
| DCE 501 | Philosophy of Dance |
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| DCE 300 | Moving Histories |
| DCE 404 | Dance and Ethics |