Biography
Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Claire graduated summa cum laude from Point Park University in 2025, receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance. During her time at Point Park, Claire performed works by several notable choreographers including Martha Graham, Jesse Factor, Jason McDole, Daniel Karasik, and Jay Kirk. She has also had the opportunity to perform on screen as a featured dancer in Ethan Hawke’s 2023 film Wildcat. Moving forward into her professional dance career as a trainee at Saint Louis Dance Theatre, Claire is eager to share an authentic sense of storytelling through her sensitivity and exploration of movement.
Artist Statement
Committed to preserving the integrity found in diverse communities, I lead with curiosity in efforts to unveil meaningful practices that encourage deeper symbiotic connections with one another and welcome the appreciation, observation, and embodiment of our natural world. Dance is the tool I have passionately chosen to both question and reveal the intricacies that life so graciously offers.