Richard Walters

Rehearsal Director, School Principal

Born in Rochester, NY, Richard is focused on the the artistic exploration of dance through classical and contemporary techniques. He attended University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the direction of Ethan Stiefel.

In New York City, Richard performed in dance films with premieres in ADF’s Movies by Movers, Virtual Pathways Dance Festival, 92Y’s Mobile Dance Film Festival, Men in Dance festival and Violet Sands’ “No Matter What” music video. Richard has danced with contemporary and classical companies such as Hubbard Street 2, Oklahoma City Ballet, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery and Ballet X. Performing works by Alejandro Cerrudo, Twyla Tharp, Nacho Duato, Ma Cong, Jorma Elo and Cayetano Soto.

Richard continues his passion for the creative process while taking on roles as rehearsal director, guest teaching artist and choreographer with LamonDance and Dance//Novella in Vancouver, Canada. Choreographic commissions include Hudson Ballet Theater and LamonDance training division. Richard is furthering his education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for a degree in Arts Management to deepen his connection with the arts.