Legacy Week Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Parkinson
This week, we are honored to feature Verdon Fosse Legacy® teacher Elizabeth Parkinson elizparkdance, an original Joffrey Ballet principal dancer, Tony-nominated and Astaire Award–winning performer.
Elizabeth has worked closely with the Verdon Fosse Legacy® verdonfosselegacy, restaging repertory works and coaching dancers with the integrity and intent of Bob Fosse®’s original style. As both a celebrated performer and an educator, she brings a rare depth of artistry, bridging concert dance, Broadway, and preservation.
For our trainee students, this was a transformative educational experience, offering them a direct connection to the history, style, and discipline that shaped American dance. By learning from Elizabeth, they not only explored iconic choreography but also gained insight into the artistry, precision, and storytelling that define Fosse’s legacy.
Today, as Director of MTI Concert Dance, Elizabeth continues to merge her art...
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