Dr. Billy Siegenfeld

Professor

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Biography

Billy Siegenfeld is a Professor at Northwestern University in the School of Communication, specializing in jazz rhythm-based performance and its educational applications. He is the founder and artistic director of Jump Rhythm®, a theatre company focused on integrating vocal and rhythmic movement. An Emmy® Award winner, Siegenfeld's work includes the acclaimed documentary 'Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: Getting Ruth Page Award.' He has developed innovative performance techniques that emphasize gravity-directed relaxation to enhance bodily movement in performance and daily life. His teaching philosophy incorporates the concepts of 'Standing Straight®', a practice aimed at preventing injury through a holistic understanding of body mechanics. Siegenfeld's academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from Brown University and a Master’s in Jazz Music and Dance from New York University. His work has been acknowledged with numerous awards and commissions, and he is recognized for his contributions to the fields of dance and theatre education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Emmy® Award

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Charles Deering McCormick Professor Teaching Excellence

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Jazz Dance World Congress Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.