“Professor Baird pushes me to go above and beyond of what I can do and I really appreciate that because it then allows me to accomplish something I didn't think was possible. I love how she took the time to help us out if we were injured and get us back to normal. She is a very caring professor.”
— Anderson University Student
About
McKenzie is currently a faculty member of Central Washington University’s Dance & Theatre Arts programs. Her somatic background is the basis for her philosophy on movement. Teaching the next generation of strong, self assured movers how to know their own bodies and speak up for their best interests.
Choreography
With passion and grit we move our bodies when nothing else will do. To experience rapture and joy, sorrow and heartbreak, and everything in between. Movement is the universal language we share with our audience as we take you on a journey and transport you to somewhere new.
Educational highlights
MFA in Choreography | Florida State University, 2015
BFA in Jazz Dance | Point Park University, 2010
Pilates Teacher Trainer Certification | Pilates Academy International, 2016
Pilates Certification w/ Specialization in Dance | Body Arts & Science International, 2014
Yoga Certification | OM Yoga, 2009