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Abby Fiat, Professor. B.S. Iowa State University; M.A. Brigham Young University; M.F.A. University of Utah. Professor Fiat choreographs and teaches technique, composition, improvisation, pedagogy, and honors courses. Within the department, she serves as Associate Chair, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and is the Certification advisor for students completing a secondary teaching licensure in dance. Ms. Fiat has choreographed internationally for the National University in Costa Rica and nationally for Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, University of Utah, University of Central Oklahoma, Brigham Young University, Contemporary Danceworks, Weber State College, Utah State University, Maricopa Institute of the Arts, and in other university and community settings. Two of her works, Inclinations and Frieze, were performed at ACDFA Gala concerts and Inclinations was performed at the National ACDFA Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In addition to her university responsibilities, Professor Fiat has been President of the Utah Dance Education Organization, a movement specialist for the Utah Arts Council, and currently serves as Vice President for Regional Planning for the American College Dance Festival Association. In 1999, she received The University of Utah Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2005, she received the College of Fine Arts Student's Choice Teaching Award and the College of Fine Arts Faculty Excellence Award. Office Phone: 801 581-3223 |