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The deaths of leading choreographers have made preservation an urgent concern.
Can Modern Dance Be Preserved? In safeguarding the legacies of innovators like Merce Cunningham and Paul Taylor, we risk losing their spirit. By Joan Acocella June 24, 2019…
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Inspired: Bill T. Jones
The dance portion of the performing arts profession has been heavy laden in royal decorum. These imperial traditions for conduct are fabulous for cultivating professionalism…
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Balancing Attributes for Developing Leadership in the Arts
Kimberly Payne Balancing Attributes for Developing Leadership in Arts The role of the leader in an arts organization is to balance the operations, reputation, and…
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Ballet Partnering Techniques for Business Partnering Success
Malone University April 4, 2018 |FOLLOWERSHIP Ballet Partnering Techniques for Business Partnering Success Leadership training has been championed as a key for personal success; learning…
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Inspiring: Handbook of a Christian Knight
Followership dates back to Erasmus, a scholar around 1501. He was asked how a soldier can change his ways. It inspired Enchiridion militis Christiani, or Handbook of…
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Creatures of Pattern, Comfort, and Repetition
During my undergraduate studies, I moved every 17 weeks. It just seemed as if I would finish a class and discover a new opportunity for…
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Meet Kimberly, a creative nonprofit leader who blends arts, education, and strategy to strengthen communities and expand access to storytelling and literacy.
Kimberly began as a young dancer in rural Ohio, where early training sparked a path that led her to study and perform internationally, direct a modern dance company, and develop the movement-based teaching methods that shape her work today.








“I didn’t know much about dance. Now I understand what movement is. I get the foundations, and I know I can use dance and movement to express my emotions and thoughts. I understand the art form now. A lot of people have said Mrs. Jarvis showed us we could do things we never thought we could. People even tell me they feel more comfortable in their bodies now too.”
— Carter Rohr, High School Senior
★★★★★
“ We recently had the opportunity to work with Kimberly Crislip Jarvis as we applied for our company’s nonprofit status. Kimberly was patient, easy to work with, and always willing to take extra time to address our questions and concerns. Her expertise as she guided us through this complex process helped us to complete each step with confidence. We would highly recommend Kimberly as a resource. “
-Kathy Frazier and Deborah Walker, Touching the Future Today
★★★★★
“Kimberly is such a professional. She is so organized, and everything she does is planned. I know Kimberly most for her amazing dance work, but she is a great example of someone who worked in the arts, is successful, and is ready to do great work in any field. Creativity. Organization. Great people skills. She’s got ’em.”
Robb Hankins
★★★★★
“The Teaching Artist in Residence program was a wonderful addition to the Cloverleaf music department. I believe the students benefited tremendously from the experience. It was phenomenal to see the students moving in sync, smiling, and fully engaged as they performed together. This spring concert was truly one of the best yet.
Mrs. April Dalton, 1st Grade Teacher
