Whether in academic institutions or communities, my teaching is committed to liberatory + embodied practices. Where movement is presence, where dialogue becomes choreography, and where people become critical thinkers, collaborators, and cultural leaders. - LROD

What people say:

”I appreciate your many important contributions to our curriculum this past year. The continued popularity of the Latinx Movement Practice course and the superb teaching evaluations for the class make clear your extraordinary abilities as a teacher and the important need it fulfills in Harvard’s curriculum. You also collaborated with faculty members to develop an innovative new course on artistic processes and stepped in at the last minute to co-teach the sophomore tutorial, where you have been responsive to student concerns. In addition, you advised two student theses with care and rigor, and continued to explore how the Harvard Dance Project might evolve and align with the priorities of the program. Your work has been vital to helping TDM and our students thrive.”

“Always receptive to student concerns and needs. Overall, one of the best instructors I’ve had at MIT.”

“Very good subject! One of the best and most informative/transformative classes I've taken here.”

“LROD created such a safe space for learning and creativity. She communicates very openly and makes everyone feel appreciated. I left every class feeling supported and energized to go on with my day.”

“I always felt like I was in a safe place to perform and try new things.”

“Was freeing, never felt like this at any MIT class”

“This class was one of my favorites at MIT. I enjoyed learning things that helped me move and feel better in my daily life.”

“I felt that Lrod cared about me personally and invested into my growth as a student.”

“Committing to helping students learn and challenging us. LROD definitely helped me grow in this class”

“I also want to provide feedback on your performance as assessed in the formal review of your work the Program undertook this year. I appreciate your contributions to our curriculum, especially your generous and conscientious mentorship, particularly in support of students who have struggled in the program. When it emerged that a student sought a critical dance studies course, you developed an independent study course with an eye toward developing a regular class that might meet this curricular need. As Head of Dance, in addition to the various administrative tasks and meetings associated with this position, you redesigned the Harvard Dance Project, focusing on accessibility and TDM curricular goals. You have far exceeded any expectations for the Head of Dance position; your productive and innovative ideas for TDM and a willingness to devote time to developing new programming and curricular projects (the Visiting Dance Innovators Program and the new Emerging Artists Program, for example) is exceptional. Thank you for your high-quality work throughout the year, especially during this transitional time in TDM.”

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Harvard University
2024 - 2020

2024 enrollment 55
2023 enrollment 45
2022 enrollment 44
Waitlists: 90

Top Left to Right: Jasper Schoff ’22 (left) and Jane Li spun to the music, Dancers moved in pairs, including Manyatta (left) and Djibril Rushingabigwi ’22,

Bottom Left to Right: Liliana Price ’25 (from left), Jane Li ’22, and Margaret Cote ’22 warmed up, Evelyn Manyatta ’22 spoke during the class in Farkas Hall. "'Latinx Movement' has been more than rewarding and has been such a safe space for me. I feel so refreshed, confident, and amazing after each class,” said Manyatta, an economics concentrator. “After taking this dance course, I definitely want to take more.” “Latinx Movement” [Professor] LROD (left), interim head of dance for Theater, Dance & Media, demonstrated a sequence with Athena Capo-Battaglia ’23.

Photos by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer