Victoria Isaac I Dance, BA
Victoria Isaac is currently a Teaching Artist at Danceworks MKE. Her previous positions include being a Lecturer at UWM’s Department of Dance, a Dance Instructor at Schauer Arts Center, and a Teaching Artist at Wild Space Dance Company.
Educational Journey and Career Path
Victoria’s decision to pursue a BA in Dance at UWM’s Peck School of the Arts was fueled by her desire to grow not only as a dancer but also as a dance educator. She recognized that Peck School of the Arts would provide her with the foundational tools and opportunities to thrive as both an artist and an artistic educator. Victoria emphasized, “I knew that I wanted to grow not only as a dancer, but as a dance educator. I knew the UWM Peck School of the Arts would provide me the foundational tools and opportunities to thrive as both an artist and artistic educator.”
Impactful Classes and Faculty
Reflecting on her experience, Victoria acknowledges the significant contribution of Professor Maria Gillespie from the Department of Dance, “Professor Maria Gillespie in the Department of Dance gave me valuable opportunities to research, curate, and implement movement curriculum for oppressed populations within the greater Milwaukee area, specifically incarcerated youth. I am very grateful for her support and mentorship!”
Advice to Students
To current and future students, Victoria offers valuable advice of not hesitating to approach professors for ways to get involved both within and outside of UWM. She shared, “Don’t be afraid to ask professors about ways to get involved both within and outside of UWM. The faculty members at UWM are involved in various ways across the state of Wisconsin and beyond, and I’ve never encountered a situation in which someone was hesitant to provide resources in my journey!”
Achievements and Contributions
Since graduating from PSOA, Victoria has received recognition for her creative work. She has presented her work in multiple venues throughout Milwaukee, including the Restore Arts Festival founded by Jade Charon, the Hip Hop DNA event hosted by Flutes at Dawn, Inc., and the Rhythmworks event hosted by Danceworks MKE.