Keval Kaur Khalsa
Professor of the Practice Emerita of Dance
My spiritual path is that of a Sikh, which translates as “student”. As a life-long learner, my research focus is embodied, experiential education, particularly that which promotes social change. I am interested in ways that dance, theater and yoga can be used as tools for personal and social transformation, particularly with communities often identified as “at risk”. Current research projects include:
• a BASS Connections-supported study of the effects of a regular yoga practice on middle school students in Orange County, NC,
• the use of interactive theater to address issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual health.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of the Practice Emerita of Dance, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2021
Contact Information
- 2020 Campus Drive, Suite 209, Durham, NC 27705
- Rubenstein Arts Center 209K, 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27708-0685
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keval.khalsa@duke.edu
(919) 660-3373
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.A., Ohio State University 1981
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of the Practice of Dance, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2016 - 2021
- Associate Professor of the Practice of Theater Studies, Theater Studies, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2015 - 2017
- Faculty Fellow/Scholar in Service-Learning, Service Learning Program, Education 2014 - 2016
- Associate Professor of the Practice of Dance, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2001 - 2016
- Director, Dance Program, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2011 - 2014
- Director, Dance Program, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2007 - 2010
- Acting Co-Director, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2005 - 2006
- Assistant Professor of the Practice, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1993 - 2001
- Artist in Residence, Dance Program, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1989 - 1993
- Recognition
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In the News
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MAY 20, 2014 -
MAY 20, 2014 Duke Today -
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FEB 20, 2013 Duke Today
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Awards & Honors
- Research
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Selected Grants
- Night of Renewal: A Dance-Music Drama of African & Scottish Origins awarded by Mary Duke Biddle Foundation 2006 - 2007
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Books
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Khalsa, K. K. Yoga Kids – Y.O.G.A. for Youth Empowers the Next Generation. As told by Y.O.G.A. for Youth Instructors (In preparation). Amazon.com self-publishing, n.d.
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Conference Papers
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Khalsa, K. K. “Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – Technology for the Times,” n.d.
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Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2010 | at McGee's Crossroads Middle School in Johnston County, NC 2010
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2010 | at Lynn Road Elementary School in Raleigh, NC 2010
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2010 | at Adams Year Round Elementary School in Cary, NC 2010
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2010 | at Underwood Elementary School, Raleigh, NC 2010
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2010 | at Fuller GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC 2010
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009 | at Moore Square Magnet Middle School, Raleigh, NC 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009 | United Arts of Raleigh/Wake County Cultural Arts Festival 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009 | at East Millbrook Middle School, Raleigh, NC 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009 | at The Franciscan School in Raleigh, NC 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009 | at Clayton Middle School in Clayton, NC. 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009 | at Jones Dairy Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008 | at Peace College 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008 | United Arts of Raleigh/Wake County Cultural Arts Festival 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008 | at Meredith College, Raleigh, NC 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008 | at Durham Academy, Durham, NC 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008 | at Scroggs Elementary, Raleigh, NC 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008 | at East Millbrook Middle School, Raleigh, NC 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | Institute for African American Research's Speculating on the South Conference at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at The Raleigh School, Raleigh, NC. 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at The Raleigh School, Raleigh, NC. 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Reynolds Theater, Duke University 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Davis Drive Elementary School, Cary, NC 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Cleveland Middle School, Johnston County, NC. 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Fuquay-Varina Middle School, Fuquay-Varina, NC. 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007 | at Fuquay-Varina Elementary School, Fuquay-Varina, NC 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | Kwanzaa Celebration at Hayti Heritage Center, Durham, NC 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | Raleigh-Wake County Cultural Arts Festival at Raleigh, NC 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | Duke Dance Program's Choreolab at Duke University 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | at Washington Elementary School, Raleigh, NC 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | at Nelson Music Room, Duke University 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | at W. Johnston High School, Johnston County, NC 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | First Night Raleigh at NC Museum of History, Raleigh, NC 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006 | at St. Mary's College, Raleigh, NC 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2005 | at W. Johnston County High School, Johnston County, NC 2005
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2005 | The Power of the Arts in Education Conference, at Hayti Heritage Center, Durham, NC 2005
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2005 | at Baileywick Elementary School, Raleigh, NC 2005
- Keval K Khalsa: Festivals, 2003 | Mid-Atlantic American College Dance Festival at NC State University, Raleigh, NC 2003
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Lyon Park Community Center, Durham, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | North Carolina Dance Festival. at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | North Carolina Dance Festival. at UNC-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | United Arts Council Arts Market at Raleigh, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Durham, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Ephesus Elementary, Chapel Hill, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Bugg Elementary, Raleigh, NC 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Wakefield Middle School, Raleigh, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Doris Duke Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University, Durham, NC 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Davis Drive Elementary School, Apex, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Fuquay-Varina School. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Dillard Dr. Elementary School, Raleigh, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002 | at Ligon Middle School, Raleigh, NC. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | National Performance Network Annual Conference at Durham, NC. 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at Wilburn Elementary, Raleigh, NC. 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | United Arts Council United Arts Festival/Showcase 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at UNC-Chapel Hill 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at McDougal Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at Wrightsville Beach Elementary, Cape Fear Academy, and New Horizons Elementary 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at Baucom Elementary 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at McDougal Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at Carrboro Artscenter, Carrboro, NC 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at McDougal Elementary, Chapel Hill, NC 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC. 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | at Duke School for Children Middle School 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001 | "Image Play: A Dance Theatre Workshop" and "Making Words Dance" at Martin Middle School, Raleigh, NC 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | Unnamed event 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Wiley Elementary, Raleigh, NC 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Charlotte, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | United Arts Council Arts Market 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | "Arts Field Day at Parkview Elementary, High Point, NC 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Four Oaks Middle School, Four Oaks, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Patillo Elementary, Tarrboro, NC 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Pleasant Union Elementary, Raleigh, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Swift Creek Elementary, Raleigh, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Underwood Elementary, Raleigh, NC 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Farmington Woods Elementary, Cary, NC 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Cary Elementary, Cary, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Baileywick Elementary School, Raleigh, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | at Zebulon Elementary, Zebulon, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000 | Arts Market Booking Festival, at Wilmington, NC. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Washington Elementary, Raleigh, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Olds Elementary, Raleigh, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Powell Elementary, 1130Marlborough Rd, Raleigh, NC 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Our Lady of Lourdes, 2710 Overbrook Dr., Raleigh 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Pleasant Union Elementary, 1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | Unnamed event 1999 - 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | United Arts Council United Arts Festival/Showcase. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Jones Dairy Elementary School, Wake Forest, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Burgaw Elementary School, Burgaw, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at E. Millbrook Middle School, Raleigh, NC 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Duke School for Children Lower School, Durham, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Westlake Middle School, Apex, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Wrightsville Beach Elementary, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | North Carolina Dance Festival at Diana Wortham Theater, Asheville, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at ManBites Dog Theatre, Durham, NC. 1999
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999 | at Duke School for Children/Middle School. 1999
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Artistic Works & Non-Print Media
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Audio Recordings
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Choreographies
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Dance Productions
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Mixed Media
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2010. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2010
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2009. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2009
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2008. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2008
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2007. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2007
- Pieces of Clay. Choreographer. Choreography, Dance Production. 2007
- The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady. Choreographer. Choreography, Dance Production. 2007
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2006. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2006
- Aad Nuacht. Choreographer. Choreography, Dance Production. 2006
- Night of Renewal. Choreographer. Choreography, Dance Production. 2006
- Oblivion. Choreographer. Choreography, Dance Production. 2006
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2005. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2005
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2002. Choreographer, Creator, Performing artist. Choreography, Dance Production. 2002
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2001. Choreographer, Creator. Choreography, Dance Production. 2001
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 2000. Choreographer, Creator, Performing artist. Choreography, Dance Production. 2000
- 2 Near The Edge Dance Company Performances, 1999. Choreographer, Creator, Performing artist. Choreography, Dance Production. 1999
- Two Near The Edge, Duet dance company. Choreographer, Creator, Performing artist. Choreography, Dance Production. 1992
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- Teaching & Mentoring
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Recent Courses
- DANCE 110: Elementary Modern Dance 2021
- DANCE 151: Kundalini Yoga 2021
- DANCE 280: Individual Dance Program: Special Topics 2021
- DANCE 403S: Pedagogies of Dance 2021
- DANCE 489T: Capstone: Senior Project 2021
- DANCE 703S: Pedagogies of Dance 2021
- EHD 396: Bass Connections: Interdisciplinary Team Projects 2021
- EHD 796: Bass Connections: Interdisciplinary Team Projects 2021
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Bass Connections Team Leader. Mindfulness in Human Development. 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021
- Bass Connections Team Leader. Mindfulness in Human Development. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Leader. Mindfulness in Human Development. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Member. Mindfulness in Human Development. August 2017 - May 2018 2017 - 2018
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Member. Mindfulness in Education and Human Development. August 2016 - May 2017 2016 - 2017
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Member. Mindfulness in Education and Human Development. August 2015 - May 2016 2015 - 2016
- Bass Connections Faculty Team Member. Mindfulness in Education and Human Development. August 2014 - May 2015 2014 - 2015
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Service to the Profession
- Attendee. Workshop with Joanna Macy. December 13, 2011 2011
- Guest facilitator : Meditation at Duke Hospital. December 13, 2011 2011
- Outreach and Fundraising Coordinator : Y.O.G.A. for Youth. December 13, 2011 2011
- instructor. Criatividade Ser Cura/Across The Threshold: Creativity, Being & Healing. December 13, 2011 2011
- instructor. International Kundalini Yoga Festival. December 13, 2011 2011
- instructor. Kundalini Yoga Festival. December 13, 2011 2011
- Attendee. White Tantric Yoga. October 22, 2011 2011
- Attendee. Workshop with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. October 16, 2011 2011
- Attendee. Healing from Traumatic Stress. September 28, 2011 2011
- instructor. Kundalini Yoga Master Class. June 27, 2011 2011
- Attendee. Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer Forum. June 16, 2011 2011
- instructor. Kundalini Yoga Festival, 2011. May 20, 2011 - May 22, 2011 2011
- Guest lecturer : Physical Education Course, "Spiritual Health" panel. March 18, 2011 2011
- instructor. Modern Dance Masterclass. January 18, 2011 2011
- Attendee. Level II Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course -- Life Cycles & Lifestyles. December 13, 2010 2010
- Attendee. Level II Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course -- Mind & Meditation. December 13, 2010 2010
- instructor. American College Dance Festival Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. December 13, 2010 2010
- Attendee. Level II Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course -- Conscious Communication. November 1, 2010 2010
- Committee member : Kundalini Research Institute Aquarian Teacher Academy -- Committee to review competency requirements. September 2010 - December 13, 2010 2010
- Instructor : Yoga in the Park. July 31, 2010 2010
- Facilitator : Meditation Sessions at Duke Hospital. July 29, 2010 2010
- Attendee. International Kundalini Yoga Teachers' Association Teacher Trainer Forum. June 17, 2010 2010
- Interviewer : Duke University Dance Program's Oral History Project. January 30, 2010 2010
- Attendee. French I and II, Duke Continuing Studies. December 12, 2009 2009
- Attendee. Kirtan Intensive. December 12, 2009 2009
- Attendee. Level 2 Kundalini Yoga & Meditation course -- Vitality & Stress. December 12, 2009 2009
- Attendee. Vocal workshop. December 12, 2009 2009
- Attendee. White Tantric Yoga. December 12, 2009 2009
- Regional Coordinator : YOGA for Youth. December 12, 2009 2009
- presenter. 3HO Winter Solstice Sadhana. December 12, 2009 2009
- Associate : Kundalini Yoga Level I Teacher Training. September 2009 - May 2010 2009 - 2010
- Panel Member : Durham Arts Council Emerging Artists Grant Panel. December 16, 2008 2008
- instructor. Kundalini Yoga class series at RTI, Research Triangle Park, NC. December 16, 2008 2008
- presenter. 3HO Summer Solstice Sadhana. December 16, 2008 2008
- presenter. American College Dance Festival Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. December 16, 2008 2008
- presenter. National Communication Association Annual Conference. November 20, 2008 - November 23, 2008 2008
- Course Administrator and Intern : Kundalini Yoga Level I Teacher Training. September 2008 - May 2009 2008 - 2009
- Committee member : Strategic Partner Investment panel, United Arts Council of Greensboro, NC. January 2008 - May 2008 2008
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