About

Cecilia Whalen is an NYC-based dancer, choreographer, and writer. She is a graduate of the Martha Graham School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Cecilia has performed professionally with the Martha Graham Center, the Merce Cunningham Trust, Liz Gerring Dance Company, Heidi Latsky Dance, and Jonah Bokaer Choreography.

 

Cecilia was a 2025 Residency Artist at Baryshnikov Arts Center. 

Her choreography has been performed at numerous venues around New York City including Baryshnikov Arts, BAAD!, the Martha Graham Studio Theater, and the Theater at St. Jean's. In 2025, Cecilia toured her piece, "The Erie Canal Project," across New York State including at The Hudson Eye Festival, The Hyde Collection, and as a residency artist and guest faculty at Nazareth University.

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Cecilia has been a guest artist offering performances, master classes, and lectures at institutions such as University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of New Hampshire, University of Louisville, and the Martha Graham School. 

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Cecilia's work is inspired by a wide range of interests, including literature, history, visual art, and a diverse array of music. Her writing can be found in various publications, including Dance Magazine, Commonweal Magazine, and Fjord Review.