Horizons' Staff

DONIELLE BAILEY HORST

     Currently, Donielle is pursuing her MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing with Distinction from Arcadia University and works as a Lecturer on the Writing Faculty of Alvernia University & as an Adjunct Ballet Instructor for Messiah University.

     Donielle's undergrad years were enjoyed at the University of the Arts where she graduated with a BFA degree in Modern Dance Performance with Honors. In the seven years following graduation, Donielle taught all forms of dance throughout Eastern PA. Musical Theatre credits include The Meeting House Thriller at The Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse. Donielle danced with Ronen Koresh, acted as the Assistant Director of the Eastern PA Ballet Theatre, and performed as a soloist in The Nutcracker.  Choreographic credits include Aida and Beauty and the Beast for Kutztown High School, Stars of the Future for the Outstanding Young Woman Program, and Journey which was showcased in Philadelphia.  

     Donielle is also PowerHouse Pilates and NESTA Sport Yoga certified. She judges Dance competitions throughout the US, has received numerous choreographic and technique awards, and acted as mentor to countless students now successful in both the fine arts fields as well as numerous other vocations.