Choreography

My modern dance background brings great depth to the work I do in musical theatre.

I’m skilled in working with non-dancers & young people
I have a profound lineage to downtown modern dance
My artistic home is musical theatre choreography

“
Lena has a sophisticated choreographic eye. Her work is personal and full of subtlety.
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–Linda Tarnay

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Lena Gilbert is an amazing and essential part of our organization! Her incredible skill and work ethic, both as a choreographer and an actor, are the reasons why we have been able to collaborate so effectively for over 11 years on a multitude of projects. SOOP Theatre Company would not have grown and achieved in the way that it has without her - she will be a part of our family as long as she wants to be!

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Paul Romanello, Artistic Director, SOOP Theatre Company

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I am so grateful for the mentorship I’ve received, and I’m honored to carry it forward. These are some of my teachers with whom I’ve worked closely:

Sara Rudner
Sara Pearson
Marjorie Mussman
Ashley Tuttle
Lynn Schwab

Doug Varone
Mark Dendy
Doug Elkins
Tere O’Connor
Linda Tarnay
Phyllis Lamhut

Training

Words from a performer

“Before Lena, I only ever had choreographers be frustrated and clap in my face. She was the first choreographer to be kind and say, ‘How can I help?’”