Education
Circle O creates pedagogical spaces that allow people to question hierarchical models that prioritize a euro-centric “sameness” of perception, movement and form.
Our only presupposed assumption is that people are experts of their own embodiment. Our role, across the many disciplines we teach, is to invite rigorous curiosity, embolden agency, and provide a container of alternative lineages that marginalized communities have forged to make art and be together.
Education for all
Audio
Description
Teaching audio describers and choreographers how to make work more accessible to the blind and sight impaired.
Education for Educators
Introduces K-12 educators and dance teachers to training models that prioritize the inclusion of students across disabilities.
Experience & Credentials
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Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (ongoing)
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Advanced Certificate in Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired (ongoing)
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Professional Development for NYC Dance Teachers
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MS. Ed in 7-12 Special Education
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Bachelors of Art in Dance and Guest Artist in Dance
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Professional Development for Teaching Artists
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Department of Dance Teaching Residency
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Guest Lecturer in Dance
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Professional Development for Teaching Artists
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Guest Artist in Dance
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Guest Artist in Dance
"In 2023, the University of Iowa Department of Dance was lucky to have Kayla for a one-week teaching residency. Her impact on our students and our entire community was profound, and for many of them created a paradigm shift, redefining what dance can be and do in the world."
STEPHANIE MIRACLE
Choreographer and Teaching Artist
“Overflowing with boundless love and compassion, Kayla Hamilton is not just a teacher; she is a force of nature, she is a trailblazer, a visionary, and an architect of change. Her brilliance knows no bounds. Her impact transcends the confines of the classroom, or dance studio.”
WARRICK BALFOUR
NYCDOE Teaching Assistant