Biographies

Ian Dodgereturn

Ian Dodge(dancer) Ian holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was given the opportunity to perform in works by Louis Kavouras, Richard Havey, Victoria Baltimore-Dale, Cathy Allen, Margot Mink Colbert, and Dr. Carol Rae.

In addition, Ian has performed in works by UNLV guest artists such as Jon Leher, James Jeon, Randy Duncan, MarkSwanhart, and Ron Stewart. Throughout his time at UNLV, Ian was the recipient of three scholarships to the Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago summer program, received a full scholarship to the Rock School for Dance Education’s summer program, and a full scholarship to the Jazz Dance summer program at the school at Jacob’s Pillow where he worked with jazz masters (Program Director) Chet Walker, Matt Mattox, and Luigi.

After joining Jeanne Ruddy Dance in 2007 for the company’s 7th Season, Ian feels blessed to be returning for his second season with the company.