Michael Abbatiello
Technical Director/ Lighting Designer, Dance
- Office
- Mahaney Arts Center 124
- Tel
- (802) 443-5822
- mabbatiello@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- Mondays 11:30-12:30, Wednesdays 11:30-1:30, and By Appointment
Michael Abbatiello graduated from The Ohio State University with a BFA focused in Media and Performance with Choreography. He has performed and taught internationally with such companies as Dante Brown|Warehouse Dance, BARE Dance Company, and Maya Orchin Dance. Michael is currently the Lighting Designer and Technical Director for the Middlebury College Dance Department. He has had the honor to work with such companies as YES Network, HBO, Netflix, USA Network, Amherst College, Bennington College, Marlboro College, Mount Holyoke College, The Academy of Music - Northampton, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Celebrity Dance Competitions, and The Vanderbilt Republic.
Courses Taught
DANC 0370
Production Workshop
Course Description
Production Workshop
In preparing two fully produced dance productions for the stage, students will participate in and be exposed to professional production practices in all areas of dance technical design, including sets, costumes, props, lights, and sound. Students will be involved in planning, building, operating, lighting, documenting, striking, and publicizing fully produced dance program concerts. (6 hrs. lab)
Terms Taught
Requirements
DANC 0500
Independent Project
Course Description
Independent Project
(Approval Required)
Terms Taught