Brianna Biffignani, teaching artist

Brianna Biffignani is originally from St. Louis, MO.  She grew up dancing competitively at Dance Elite and was a member of Ashleyliane Junior Dance Company for three years. Brianna graduated with a BA in Theater and Dance with her emphasis in Dance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in May of 2017. Throughout college, she performed in faculty and student choreographed concerts under the direction of Kristin Best Kinscherff and Omar Olivas; along with productions of “Red Hot and Cole”, “Shrek: The Musical”, and “Hairspray”. She was able to attend the American College Dance Festival for four years to perform as well. Brianna also served as the president of the University Dance Organization and was a member of the University Dance Company. She has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Sidra Bell, Chicago Dance Crash, Lucky Plush, Big Muddy Dance Company, and LehrerDance.  Brianna has had the opportunity to perform in the opening of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, under the direction of NappyTabs. Brianna also began working as a company trainee for MoveDIPR and was their social media intern.