Terri Ayanna Wright

Multimedia Creative

Terri Ayanna Wright is a multidisciplinary artist, with roots in live performing arts and furthered interests in volumetric capture and architectural design work. Ms. Wright has a bachelors in Dance and Computer Science from Fordham University/The Ailey School and a masters in Design & Technology from Parsons/The New School. She has performed on many stages across the globe, most notably as an Ailey II touring company member and featured dancer and actor for HopeBoykinDance. In Ms. Boykin’s latest work, States of Hope (2023), Fjord Review described Ms. Wright’s performance as “riveting.” Ms. Wright is currently an ensemble dancer for the New York Metropolitan Opera.

In addition to her performance career, Ms. Wright is deeply committed to teaching and sharing her love for dance. She taught modern dance technique for six years at The Ailey Extension, and continues to teach in a freelance capacity for student groups of all ages and ability levels. Believing in the power of dance to be accessible to everyone, she strives to inspire her students and help them find their unique connection to movement. While dance demands discipline and hard work, she takes it upon herself to keep the spark of creativity and passion alive in her students. With years of experience teaching and choreographin in modern and contemporary dance forms, both domestically and internationally, in person and online, Ms. Wright creates an environment where dancers feel supported, challenged, and motivated. Her goal is for every student to leave her class with a deeper appreciation for dance and a renewed sense of joy in the learning process.

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Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Ms. Wright is always expanding her knowledge. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Architecture, with the goal of applying her digital design expertise and performing arts background towards a pragmatic constructivism.​

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You can find Ms. Wright's latest performance and teaching calendar here!