At Think 360 Arts for Learning, we believe that artists are essential to education and community life. Teaching artists infuse creativity into classrooms, libraries, and senior centers, opening doors for learners of every age and sharing key skills for teachers and facility managers. They are not only practitioners of their art form but also skilled educators who help students and community members explore new ideas, build confidence, and connect through shared experiences. Their presence transforms traditional learning into something more alive and more deeply felt.

In this fourth episode of In the Circle, we welcome internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and long-time Think 360 Arts teaching artist David Reuille (pronounced “Roy”) in conversation with host Daisy Fodness-McGowan. With a career spanning more than two decades and eight countries, David has performed with celebrated companies including Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and Parsons Dance, appearing in works by legendary choreographers such as José Limón, Donald McKayle, Bill T. Jones, and Dwight Rhoden.

Now based in Denver, David brings his artistry and vision to students, teachers, and communities. His innovative workshops weave together dance, play, and core academic learning, transforming subjects like physics, history, the solar system, or the seasons into embodied experiences that ignite creativity and understanding. Neuroscience shows that movement is not only vital for developing brains in children, it also stimulates the growth of new synapses as we age. Movement strengthens memory, deepens focus, and keeps our minds flexible. For older adults, creative aging workshops in dance and movement foster resilience, joy, and connection while literally helping the brain continue to grow.

Whether he is teaching a classroom of young children, guiding professional dancers, or leading older adults through the pure joy of movement, David shows how dance can spark curiosity, confidence, and community across generations.

This conversation explores both David’s extraordinary career and the vital role of teaching artists in building community through the arts. Join us as he shares stories from his journey, reflects on the power of dance as a universal language, and offers insights into how movement can open doors for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.