Leah Cox is a teacher, performer, and choreographer with twenty years of professional experience in the field. She is devoted to pedagogy, physical research, and the power of the moving, thinking body. Cox is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin and a dancer/collaborator with Liz Lerman on her latest project, Wicked Bodies. Leah was Dean of the American Dance Festival (2015-2022), taught at Bard College (2009-2019), and worked with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company (2001-2015). She danced with the Company for eight years and launched the Company’s education department. Leah developed and directed both the American Dance Festival/Bard College partnership (2018-2020) and the New York Live Arts/Bard College partnership (2009-2015). Cox is an avid educator, teaching classes for all ages and levels of ability nationwide. Leah completed her public school career at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she graduated from the high school division. In 1998, Cox graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.A. in philosophy and minor in religion. Cox’s professional career began in San Diego, CA, with McCaleb Dance. In 2001, Cox left California to join the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. For eight years, Leah developed numerous new works with the Company and performed many repertory works. She is known for her performance of Jones' solo, Floating the Tongue (1978).Cox’s approach to moving, making, and teaching relies on and cultivates the creative, thinking dancer. She thrives on working collaboratively and engaging with people, culture, and ideas.