Cameron Basden: Gotta Dance — From The Joffrey to MCB

CAMERON BASDEN is a director, educator, répétiteur, writer and former professional ballerina who brings passion and spirit to her art as well as a keen sense of organization and integrity to the projects she undertakes.  She is the Co-Founder & Artistic Director of Miami Dance Hub, a non-profit organization founded in South Florida to unite, educate, equip, and support professional/non-professional dancers and to promote the extensive multi-genre dance community in South Florida.  Basden has lived and breathed the dance industry for 40+ years. After a successful performing career with the Joffrey Ballet, she served as Rehearsal Director and Co-Associate Director of that company and director of dance at Interlochen Arts Academy.  Basden was a muse for Gerald Arpino in the creation of his ballets and danced in a variety of styles by many noted choreographers. She stages ballets as répétiteur all over the globe. She has also worked in film projects with PBS, portrayed herself in Robert Altman’s movie, “The Company,” and produces collaborative events throughout the U.S.

An advocate of lifelong education, training and mentorship, Basden serves on the board of The Gerald Arpino Foundation and the DanceNow! advisory board.  She will soon embark on a new role as Managing Director of the Miami City Ballet School of the Miami City Ballet, the flagship professional dance organization in Southern Florida.

Basden makes her home in Miami, a city she loves for its diversity, community and for being a cultural mecca.

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