Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Zoe Sealy Season 1 Episode 12

Zoe Sealy a major influence in the development of jazz dance in
the Upper Midwest moved to the Twin Cities 40+ years ago. In 1972
she founded the Zoe Sealy Dance Center, which for many years was
a primary training ground for jazz and tap artists. In addition
Zoe founded and was Artistic Director of the Minnesota Jazz Dance
Company and toured with the company in the 70’s and 80’s
throughout the U.S. and Canada . Zoe has taught extensively and
her work has been commissioned across the nation and
internationally in Australia , Canada , the Caribbean, China ,
Japan , Korea , and Taiwan . She has been on the faculties of the
International Music Camp, Jacob’s Pillow, Northwest Ballet, and
Ballet Arts Minnesota. Zoe was on the faculty in the Department
of Theatre Arts and Dance at the U of MN for 25 years. Now
retired, she continues to freelance as a teacher and
choreographer and is active in the dance community sitting on
various arts panels, and boards. Her most gratifying work now is
advising and mentoring younger jazz artists, helping them to
develop their skills and encouraging them as they grow in their
chosen fields.