Background
Jefferson, Denise was born on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Jefferson, Denise was born on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Studied ballet with Edna L. McRae. Bachelor, Wheaton College. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Wheaton College, 2000.
Master of Arts, New York University.
Co-founder, co-director Chicago Dance Center. Teacher dance University Illinois, Chicago. With Pearl Lang Dance Company.
Member dance faculty School Arts New York University, Alvin Ailey Dance Center, 1975—1980. Director Alvin Ailey American Dance Center Scholarship program, 1980-1984, Alvin Ailey Dance School, 1984—2010. Remedial writing teacher Seek program Hunter College.
Developed modern dance program Benedict College. Guest teacher United States, international. Member international team dance professionals Dutch government to evaluate Dance academies in Holland, 1990.
Adjudicator Arts Recognition, Talent Search Confederation National de Danse, Federation Interprofl. de la danse, 1992.
Member advisory board Professional Children's School. Member advisory committee dance department University Oklahoma. Trustee Elisa Monte Dance Company.
Member National Association Schools Dance (board directors 1989-1991, program evaluator, member commission accredation), New York State Council Arts (dance panel, appeal panel).