Alumni Profile: Margi
Artistic Director, the Dance COLEctive, Columbia College
BFA in dance, class of 1995
When you first came to UIUC did you know for sure what you wanted to do as a major/career?
Yes
What was one UIUC event, memory, person, class, that made a substantial difference in your career choices?
Teaching in the department and working with Renee Wa dleigh.
What was your first job after you earned your degree?
Teaching at Columbia College Chicago
How did you land your first career related job?
Word of Mouth
Pleas list all positions that you have held since graduation.
- Part Time faculty, Columbia College Chicago
- Special Project Associate, Dance Center of Columbia College
- Artistic Director, The Dance COLEctive
- Associate Producing Director, DanceAfrica Chicago
- Program Manager, Office of Community Arts Partnerships
What is your current occupation and how did you come to it?
Artistic Director, The Dance COLEctive, founder
Part Time Faculty, Columbia College Chicago, networking
What advice would you give to an FAA student who might be interested in your current or past careers?
Know all the parts of your art form, not only how to do it but what makes it happen.
What advice can you give an FAA student who is currently undecided about their future career?
Follow your passion.