2009 Dance Alumnus Luke Murphy Returned to Pittsburgh to Showcase 'Drenched' Monday, January 7, 2013
Meet Luke Murphy
Job title: Choreographer and dancer
Current employer: Murphy is currently performing in the original cast of Sleep No More with Kate Weare Company in New York City. He is also a choreographer creating and staging works in Ireland and the United States. He returned to Pittsburgh in November 2012 to showcase Drenched at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater.
Major and degree earned: B.F.A. in dance, 2009
Hometown: Cork, Ireland
Now living in: New York City
Hobbies/interests: Architecture, tennis, rugby, art history
Why did you choose to attend Point Park University?
I was really interested in jazz and Point Park's dance program had a great reputation. When I auditioned I was very lucky to be accepted, as the standard of the other dancers was much higher. At the time it seemed like a risk and a challenge.
What inspired you to pursue a career in dance?
I started dancing in my late teens and I really took to it. At first I loved jazz and I always wanted to dance like Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire. My focus later shifted to contemporary and modern work. I felt that dance could communicate on a primal level, which I really believe in.
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