Libby Anne Bullinger Snyder

Originally from Boston, MA, Libby Bullinger Snyder began her dance training at José Mateo Ballet Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Throughout her 15 years at the studio, she trained in classical ballet, performed in annual productions of The Nutcracker, and was a part of the pre-professional performance outreach group, Youthworks. Libby also received training at summer programs around the country including American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Austin, Princeton Ballet School, and the Nutmeg Conservatory.

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In 2022, Libby graduated from Mercyhurst University with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Dance Education. Libby proposed and designed the Dance Education degree, allowing her to combine classes from departments across campus to create an interdisciplinary and holistic education background. Courses included dance technique, education, and choreography with other related areas of study such as early childhood and special education methods, sports medicine, arts administration, business management, and psychology. 

 

During her collegiate studies, Libby found great interest in choreography. In addition to creating choreographic projects in school, she served as Choreographer in Residence for the Erie Dance Conservatory and received recognition for her choreography in Mercyhurst’s 2021 issue of the Lumen arts magazine. While in college, Libby attended, performed at, and choreographed for the American Collegiate Dance Association conference in 2020 and 2022. Libby completed internships in Choreography and Dancer Wellness at Deos Contemporary Ballet’s Summer 2021 season, and performed professionally with Deos in 2021 excerpts from The Nutcracker. 

 

Following undergraduate graduation, Libby eagerly returned to her home city and the wonderful arts community of Boston. Libby currently serves on the faculty at José Mateo Ballet Theatre where she has taught all levels and ages in addition to serving as Children's Cast Coordinator for The Nutcracker and rehearsal director for several youth and adult programs. Libby also worked as a Teaching Artist at Boston Ballet in programs including adult ballet, CityDance, and several community outreach initiatives. Libby has also guest taught at several dance schools and community settings in and around Boston.

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In 2022, Libby established Dance LAB, an artistic collective that aims to produce dance projects based on creative collaboration, vulnerable exploration, and the generation of innovative art. Dance LAB is a fluctuating group of artists that commit to participation in projects on a case-by-case basis, meaning dancers are always coming in and out of the studio. Through this model, Libby is able to enjoy choreographing for various dance artists and create work to be shown to audiences in Boston and beyond.   

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Currently, Libby works in public school education and as the Communications & Member Relations Associate at Boston Dance Alliance. When she's not in the studio, Libby enjoys spending time with her wife, Madison, and their terror, Dax.