Contemporary Dancer, Teacher & Choreographer, she holds an BA in Architecture & Urbanism from the University of Fine Arts of Sao Paulo, Brazil and an MS in Architecture, Health & Design from NYIT. She is a former member of the Martha Graham Dance Company and a faculty member at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance and Alvin Ailey School.
Media and Press
"Maple Leaf Rag and Catharsis, The South Carolina Contemporary Dance Company, led by Miriam Barbosa, is a dance group that should be watched. Barbosa's choreography - the sensual movements, the expression in form - are incredible, breathtaking. I hope to see more pieces by her."
"Divine goddess flight
On Earth, the animal self
Craves to reunite"
"Miriam Barbosa, architect of muscles and emotions..."