Alumni News

Alumni of the Week

Take a look at what some of our recent
2017/2018 alums are up to!

Co-Creator of The Roof Liana Kleinman ’18
Choreography by Gabe Katz ’18
Composed by Noah Halpern

Video Production: Jack Frerer and Liana Kleinman ’18
Music Production: Jack Frerer
Editing: Liana Kleinman ’18

Dancers: Chantelle Good ’18, Jade Rosso ’18, Anna Pinault ’17, Rachel Locker ’18

Musicians: KJ McDonald, violin, Phoebe Gardner, violin, Joe Peterson, viola, Philip Sheegog, cello,
Jack McGuire, bass, Noah Halpern, trumpet, Anthony Orji, saxophone, Michael Piolet, drums

Interviews with both creators:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwZn9WFKf2w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZypV52-s8lk

Also Spot our Graduates in:

Dance Companies

Broadway, Tours and Commercials

Graduate Studies

Choreography and Artistic Directors

Teachings

Dance

<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://nypost.com/2019/10/19/meet-the-new-diverse-faces-of-the-rockettes/"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/122,14,297,189/23006_Samantha_Butts_-_Rockettes.rev.1571597848.JPG" alt="Samantha Butts '19 joins the Rockettes" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/122,14,297,189/23006_Samantha_Butts_-_Rockettes.rev.1571597848.JPG 2x" data-max-w="541" data-max-h="416"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://nypost.com/2019/10/19/meet-the-new-diverse-faces-of-the-rockettes/">Dance Alumna Joins the Rockettes</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Samantha Butts ’19 is one of 13 new women joining the world-famous Rockettes for the 2019 Christmas Spectacular.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://www.dancemagazine.com/picking-up-choreography-2627069581.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/3,96,1338,1440/20447_img.rev.1548688587.jpg" alt="Helene Schwartz ’05" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/3,96,1338,1440/20447_img.rev.1548688587.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/3,96,1338,1440/20447_img.rev.1548688587.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1338" data-max-h="2000"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://www.dancemagazine.com/picking-up-choreography-2627069581.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1">Dance Alumna Interviewed in Dance Magazine</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Helene Schwartz ’05 explains why dancers may have trouble picking up choreography.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3238-associate-choreographer-mia-deweese-13-celebrates"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/17,128,504,614/22205_Presentation1_3.rev.1564422694.png" alt="Mia DiWeese '13" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/17,128,504,614/22205_Presentation1_3.rev.1564422694.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/17,128,504,614/22205_Presentation1_3.rev.1564422694.png 3x" data-max-w="1280" data-max-h="720"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3238-associate-choreographer-mia-deweese-13-celebrates">Associate Choreographer Mia DeWeese ’13 Celebrates Opening of ‘Moulin Rouge’ on Broadway</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Congratulations to MMC alumna Mia DeWeese ’13 and the entire cast and crew of <em>Moulin Rouge!</em> <em>The Musical</em> on Broadway, which opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Thursday, July 25.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://www.dancespirit.com/dancerswholift-is-a-movement-to-build-strong-confident-dancers-2640275383.html"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/320,0,1267,948/22529_Screen_Shot_2019-09-12_at_3.22.34_PM.rev.1568316229.png" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/320,0,1267,948/22529_Screen_Shot_2019-09-12_at_3.22.34_PM.rev.1568316229.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/320,0,1267,948/22529_Screen_Shot_2019-09-12_at_3.22.34_PM.rev.1568316229.png 3x" data-max-w="1444" data-max-h="948"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://www.dancespirit.com/dancerswholift-is-a-movement-to-build-strong-confident-dancers-2640275383.html">MMC’s Amber Tacy ’15 Featured in ‘Dance Spirit’ Article</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Amber Tacy, a graduate of MMC’s Dance program with a concentration in Body, Science, and Motion and a minor in Psychology, has been featured in Dance Spirit online for her work with her #DancersWhoLift initiative.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/Paul-Taylor-Dance-Co-and-Taylor-2-Welcome-New-Dancers-20190611"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/53,0,164,111/22024_Taylor_2_Dance_Company2.rev.1560352993.JPG" alt="Taylor 2 Dance Company" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" data-max-w="184" data-max-h="141"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/Paul-Taylor-Dance-Co-and-Taylor-2-Welcome-New-Dancers-20190611">BFA Dance Alumna Jessica Ferretti ’19 Selected to Join Acclaimed Taylor 2 Dance Company</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Jessica Ferretti ’19, recent BFA Dance (Ballet) graduate, was selected to join the acclaimed <a href="http://www.ptamd.org/main/about-ptamd/taylor-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Taylor 2 Dance Company</a>. Established by pioneering choreographer Paul Taylor, Taylor 2 is composed of just six professionals. Ferretti will join in Fall 2019.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3119-mmc-celebrates-2019-commencement-exercises"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1366/21862_Commencement_2019_8.rev.1558367099.jpg" alt="MMC Commencement 2019" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1366/21862_Commencement_2019_8.rev.1558367099.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1366/21862_Commencement_2019_8.rev.1558367099.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1366"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3119-mmc-celebrates-2019-commencement-exercises">MMC Celebrates 2019 Commencement Exercises</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">On Friday, May 17, 2019, Marymount Manhattan College graduated nearly 400 Bachelor degree recipients at its 70<sup>th</sup> Commencement Exercises, held this year at Lincoln Center’s iconic David Geffen Hall.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://www.dancemagazine.com/nycda-2640993711.html"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1648,1240/23452_Screen_Shot_2019-11-19_at_11.42.46_AM.rev.1574181852.png" alt="'NYCDA Is Redefining the Convention Scene Through Life-Changing Opportunities'" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1648,1240/23452_Screen_Shot_2019-11-19_at_11.42.46_AM.rev.1574181852.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1648,1240/23452_Screen_Shot_2019-11-19_at_11.42.46_AM.rev.1574181852.png 3x" data-max-w="1648" data-max-h="1240"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://www.dancemagazine.com/nycda-2640993711.html">MMC and Dance Chair Katie Langan Featured in Dance Magazine Story</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Chair of Marymount Manhattan’s <a href="/departments/dance/">Dance department</a> Katie Langan ’92 has been quoted in a new article from Dance Magazine on the <a href="http://www.nycdance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New York City Dance Alliance</a> and its influence on college scholarships, career opportunities, and professional development. </div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3254-mmc-welcomes-new-trustees"><img src="/live/image/gid/33/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,534/22304_Trish_Shortell_-_approved_photo.rev.1565184008.jpg" alt="Trish Shortell" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/33/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,534/22304_Trish_Shortell_-_approved_photo.rev.1565184008.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/33/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,534/22304_Trish_Shortell_-_approved_photo.rev.1565184008.jpg 3x" data-max-w="800" data-max-h="534"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3254-mmc-welcomes-new-trustees">MMC Welcomes New Trustees</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Marymount Manhattan College is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees, which oversees the mission, fiscal integrity, and educational quality of the College. Marymount Manhattan is proud to welcome these new trustees, both of whom are alumnae of the College.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2977-alumni-spotlight-maria-andrews-17-on-her-fulbright"><img src="/live/image/gid/50/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/134,37,380,282/21132_Maria_Andrews.rev.1551810469.JPG" alt="Maria Andrews '17" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/50/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/134,37,380,282/21132_Maria_Andrews.rev.1551810469.JPG 2x" data-max-w="668" data-max-h="439"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2977-alumni-spotlight-maria-andrews-17-on-her-fulbright">Alumni Spotlight: Maria Andrews ’17 on her Fulbright ETA in Malaysia</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Maria Andrews ’17, an International Studies and Dance major at MMC, received the prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grant to teach in Malaysia from January to November 2018.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3123-renowned-somatic-movement-educator-martha-eddy"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/125,0,424,299/21938_Martha_Eddy.rev.1559052817.jpg" alt="Martha Eddy, RSMT, CMA, DEP, EdD, and Licensed TBMC" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" data-max-w="565" data-max-h="299"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3123-renowned-somatic-movement-educator-martha-eddy">Renowned Somatic Movement Educator Martha Eddy Joins MMC Faculty</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Renowned somatic movement educator Martha Eddy joins Marymount Manhattan College as Visiting Artist-in-Residence and Fellow on Social Justice and Movement in MMC’s Ferraro Institute for Breakthrough Civic Leadership</p></div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2872-student-spotlight-on-jaclyn-hongsermeier"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,792,792/19288_1520658_679222255506463_7411119981552359696_n.rev.1542743766.jpg" alt="." class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,792,792/19288_1520658_679222255506463_7411119981552359696_n.rev.1542743766.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,792,792/19288_1520658_679222255506463_7411119981552359696_n.rev.1542743766.jpg 3x" data-max-w="792" data-max-h="792"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2872-student-spotlight-on-jaclyn-hongsermeier">Student Spotlight on Jaclyn Hongsermeier</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://www.mmm.edu/live/news/2825-faculty-member-wins-rosco-gobo-design-contest"><img src="/live/image/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2131,2134/19051_MMC4719.rev.1539708867.jpg" alt="Photo by Jaqlin Medlock '07" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2131,2134/19051_MMC4719.rev.1539708867.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/96/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2131,2134/19051_MMC4719.rev.1539708867.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2134"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://www.mmm.edu/live/news/2825-faculty-member-wins-rosco-gobo-design-contest">Congratulations to our own Philip Trevino</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3133-mmc-student-artwork-impacts-family-immigration"><img src="/live/image/gid/7/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/26,28,878,880/22006_Itzamary.rev.1559761218.jpg" alt="Itzamary Dominguez '19 with her Missing Moments artwork " class="lw_image" width="215" height="150" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/7/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/26,28,878,880/22006_Itzamary.rev.1559761218.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/7/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/26,28,878,880/22006_Itzamary.rev.1559761218.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1200" data-max-h="900"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3133-mmc-student-artwork-impacts-family-immigration">MMC Student Artwork Impacts Family Immigration Case</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Can a single art project speed up an immigration visa process? <em>Missing Moments</em>, a stunning series by Art major Itzamary Dominguez ’19, just may have. A short documentary by Gabriel Richardson ’21, Dance major with Dance and Media concentration, showcases the inspiring story of a small collection of colored pencil drawings.</div>