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​PHYLICIA ROYBAL is a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico and went on to receive a bachelor degree in Fine arts at the University of Arizona in 2011, where she also received the Gertrude Shurr memorial award in modern dance. In her professional career she has had the privilege of working with New Dialect, PYDANCE, Dogs Eat Wind collective, Novel Dance Company, Cocodāco Dance Project, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, Catherine Cabeen - Hyphen, and Moving People Dance Theater. Phylicia is based in Nashville as a freelance solo artist, certified Gyrokinesis® trainer and Gyrotonic® apprentice, co-founder of MauveTaupe, and creator/producer of BACKSTAGE outdoor performance space. She enjoys connecting to people through movement and continues to find inspiration through experimental and somatic based improvisation and practices.

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Phylicia has taught at renowned programs such as The Nashville Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet Academy Chicago, The Youth American Grand Prix, Northwestern University, The Hispanic Family Foundation Baila program, Foster Dance Studios, Ensworth High School, Stage Right Performing arts, American Academy of Dance, Studio Arts for Dancers, Ann Carroll School of Dance, Nashville School of the Arts and Metro Parks Dance Division.  Phylicia is currently residing in Nashville as a freelance artist.