Nile H. Russell
NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!
"I believe that NCDEO is an organization making a meaningful impact, and drawing attention to the high level of artistry and craft in North Carolina. From innovative educators guiding the next generation of artists to professional companies showcasing impressive talent and attracting dancers from around the world, NCDEO is a diverse community that champions the transformative power of dance and the arts!"
His Story
NILE H. RUSSELL is originally from Baltimore, MD. He earned a B.A. in Dance from Connecticut College, where he was mentored by talented teachers including Dan Wagoner, Lan Lan Wang, Jeff Rebudal, Robyne Watkin, David Dorfman, Eddie Taketa, and Jeremy Nelson. In 2004, he moved to New York, and performed with Silver-Brown Dance, LeeSaar The Company, Luis Lara Malvacias, Stefanie Nelson Dance Group, Naganuma Dance, and co-founded CaN Dance. In 2009, Nile joined Pilobolus Dance Theater as a dancer and later served as Dance Captain for the touring company. He relocated to Denver, CO, in 2014 and has worked as a movement consultant for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, a choreographer for the Arvada Center and Neighborhood Music Theater, and as an educator at various schools and studios across Colorado, including Denver School of the Arts, Parker Dance Academy, and the Colorado Conservatory of Dance. While based in Denver, he performed with Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre and collaborated on and directed commissions for Crystal Bridges American Art Museum, the Momentary, the Clayton Members Club & Hotel, and multiple music videos. He has also served as a creative director for community projects for educational and nonprofit organizations, taught movement workshops for California State University, and continued working with Pilobolus as a Teaching Artist. He is currently the Director of Education for the American Dance Festival and lives in Durham, NC.​
