Kelly
Drummond Cawthon
School of Theater + Dance
Associate Professor
Specialization: Dance
T: (352)
273-0516
F: (352)
392-5114
E:
kcawthon@ufl.edu
Address:
230 McGuire Pavilion, P.O. Box 115900
Gainesville, Fl 32611-5900
Raised in Tasmania, Australia, Kelly Drummond Cawthon joined the faculty of the University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance in 1999. As an associate professor, she teaches modern dance technique, composition and repertory, collaborates with the Digital Worlds Institute, and is the artistic director of the professional training company, the Florida MOD Project.
Appearing in performances on five continents, in seven nations and most of the 50 states, Cawthon's professional career spans over two decades in performance, choreography and teaching. She has been honored to work as a performer and rehearsal director for Shapiro & Smith Dance since 1993.
Kelly's choreography has been produced in Australia, the United States, Canada, Bulgaria, Edinburgh, Russia and Korea. She has received fellowships and grants from the University of Florida, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust, and The South Australian Department for the Arts.