Adrienne Simpson

Adrienne Simpson has studied a diverse range of traditional and social dance styles, from Ballet Folklorico and English Country Dance to blues, belly dance, tap, hip hop, Argentine tango, and many genres in between. Mostly a social dancer noted for her energy, playfulness, and rhythmic precision, she has also competed in Balboa and performed in community musical theater. As a teacher, Adrienne takes great joy in making dance accessible to others. Vibrant and articulate, she weaves together clear instruction and nuanced detail in an inclusive, exploratory atmosphere. Adrienne has taught French, Breton, and Galician dance at Lark Camp since 2008, and has led Fest Noz and BalFolk events in California and Oregon. She had the honor of co-teaching and performing Galician dance with Javier “Xisco” Feijoo at Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp, was a guest choreographer at Mendocino College, and has taught swing, historical ballroom, Breton, French, and Galician dance at numerous weekend and week-long camps in California. Adrienne has also earned a Master Gardener certification, plays diatonic accordion and pandeireta, and sings in a Renaissance and Baroque quintet. Together with Shira Kammen and Jim Oakden (also on Lark staff), Adrienne leads French and Breton dance events as Farther Shore | Aod Belloc'h