Peggy Hackney

Peggy Hackney is a renowned dance scholar and performer known for her work in contemporary and improvisational dance. She has dedicated her career to exploring how movement reflects human experience and how dance can foster personal and social understanding. Hackney emphasizes the importance of embodied awareness—being present in one's body—to enhance creativity and connection. Her contributions include teaching, writing, and performing, inspiring dancers and non-dancers alike to see movement as a meaningful form of expression and communication.