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Deirdre T.
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Teaching Locations:
Online
Teacher's Studio
Student's Home
Teaching Locations:
Online
Teacher's Studio
Student's Home
Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Deirdre T.
Languages have always fascinated me. Traveling a lot as a child, I studied French, German, and Twi when I had a semester studying dance & drumming in Ghana. The other two constants have been piano and dance. Classical Spanish music is what originally hooked me on the piano and later the world of flamenco ensnared me. For 18 years, I produced the internationally touring Dance on Camera Festival, co-produced by Film at Lincoln Center. I have been published in over 15 publications and also enjoy editing words and images. And....I am vaccinated.
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Online
We just met and it felt good talking to Deirdre.
She is openminded and listened to my wishes for the sessions. She also came up with some good creative ideas for the coming classes.
Teacher's Studio
She is a great professional and she loves to listen and help her students.
She helped me a lot with my english to find my first job in NYC!
Student's Home
Instruction is tailored to students level of proficiency and is developmentally appropriate. Deirdre is a treasure!
Teacher's Studio
She is a great professional. I would recommend her to anyone interested in improving pronunciation and English fluency.
Teacher's Studio
I am a beginner, so I was skeptical at first. She seems to be patient and kind and I have just started with her, so I will be able to give a better assessment after my 5 lessons.
Teacher's Studio
Great!!!
Teacher's Studio
Deirdre has this rare ability to be a very kind and gentle teacher who at the same time shows you clearly and thoroughly what you need in order to develop and improve your skills. It also helps to be learning in a beautiful bright space to which you look forward to coming back to. I was truly inspired after my lesson and couldn't wait to get home to try all the things she showed me - wonderful experience!!
Student's Home
Excellent person and good teacher
Teacher's Studio
Fantastic!
Teacher's Studio
Very sweet and patient with kids
Photos & Videos
5 Photos & Videos
Experience
Producer/Editor
Sep 2015 - PresentBell 8 Productions
Currently producing an inter-active installation called IN SEARCH OF A BALM, and dance film shorts
Writer
Nov 2014 - PresentThe Dance Enthusiast
Writer for this web magazine covering dance in NYC.
Producer/Outreach Director
Apr 2012 - Aug 2018Noon Films
Our documentary LA CHANA about a flamenco prodigy with an uncanny gift for rhythm has won 15 awards, including The Grand Prix from the International Festival of Films on Art in Montreal, 5 Festival Audience Awards in Hungary, Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, and Spain, the Premio Feroz and Gaudi Awards. It was nominated for the 2017 European Film Awards, the Oscars of Europe.
Teaching Artist
Dec 2004 - Mar 2016City Center
Teaching artist in NYC Public Schools during the annual Flamenco Festival at City Center, as well as residencies during the year.
Executive/Artistic Director
Jan 1994 - Feb 2012Dance Films Association
DFA created the longest running dance film festival in 1971, the Dance on Camera Festival, which I co-produced with the Film Society of Lincoln Center and developed its internationally touring program,, edited the bimonthly journal, and managed its fiscal sponsorship and educational initiatives.
Education
Piano
Nov 2020 - PresentPrivate
MA
Sep 1979 - May 1981New York University
BA
Sep 1969 - May 1973Hamilton College
Music & Dance
Jan 1972 - Jun 1972World Learning
Languages
French & Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Awards
Grand Prix for the documentary LA CHANA
Mar 2019Art FIFA - Festival Int'l des films sur l'Art
Audience Award for LA CHANA
Nov 2016International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Affiliations
Chamber Music Network, The
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