Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Holly Farnsworth Schramm - Season 9, Episode 111

Holly Farnsworth Schramm is a native of Minnesota. She received an Associate Arts Degree in Dance from Stephen’s College in Columbia, Missouri in 1981, and a B.S. in Dance Education from the University of Minnesota in 1985. She performed with the Rezone Dancers in 1983 and was an understudy for The Minnesota Jazz Dance Company in 1985. She went on to be a founding member of Ballet Harren, whereshe performed prolifically from 1985-1989 under the direction of William (Bill) Harren. It was a dream come true.Holly taught dance as an artist in residence in 1989-90, as well as modern and jazz dance in various capacities, throughout her dance career. She was a founding member of the Dance Educators Coalition and curated the choreographer’s evening in 1989. Holly created and produced her own work as well as performed with a variety of independent artists throughout her professional career. She received twoDancer Pool Grants from the Minnesota Dance Alliance.While serving on the board of directors for the Minnesota Dance Alliance in 1991-92, Holly fell in love with the work of McKnight Fellowship recipients Kari Margolis and Tony Brown. In 1993, Holly began studying with Kari Margolis and went on to become a company member. Holly performed with Margolis Brown Company till 1997. Another dream came true.In 2003 Holly had her first introduction to yoga. She completed her 200 and 500 hour trainings through the Minneapolis Yoga Center in 2007 and 2014 respectively. Holly has been teaching a wide range of yoga since 2007. She currently teaches classes, workshops, and in the teacher training program at The Minneapolis Yoga Retreat. You can find out more about Holly’s offerings at Hollyschrammyoga.com Holly is also a Reiki Master and ambassador of the Love Peace project.