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GW Visiting Professor Wins Inaugural D.C. Dance Network Choreographer Commission
GW Visiting Professor Wins Inaugural D.C. Dance Network Choreographer Commission
The award supports the creation of a new multidisciplinary performance exploring queer identity and power.
January 23, 2026
Brendan Drake
Brendan Drake, visiting assistant professor of dance at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University, has been named the inaugural recipient of the D.C. Dance Network Choreographer Commission.Drake is an interdisciplinary artist, performer and educator. Drake was selected for their innovative approach to movement, text and sound, and for work that critically examines gender, rage, vanity and queer power dynamics across performance contexts.
Drake's work has been presented nationally at venues including Danspace Project, La MaMa, Joe's Pub and the Fowler Museum, and is supported by organizations such as the Foundation for Contemporary Arts and Brooklyn Arts Fund.
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