Guest Artists

Runako Campbell

Runako Campbell headshot

Photo by Justin Patterson

About

Runako Campbell is a New York City based performing artist. As a dancer, actor, and collaborator, her commitment to storytelling shines both on stage and on screen. Her career spans across Broadway, film, television, contemporary dance, recording artists, commercials, opera, and beyond. She made her Broadway debut in Jagged Little Pill directed by Diane Paulus and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Her credits also include dancing in The Hours and Lohengrin at The Metropolitan Opera and working on theater projects in development with directors Rachel Chavkin, Christopher Ashley, Leigh Silverman, Kenny Leon, Sheryl Kaller, and Josh Prince to name a few. Runako has performed for Vogue New York Fashion Week, recording artist Jack Harlow, Good Morning America, and has done commercials for brands including Taco Bell, Crunch Fitness, Capital One, and Visit Panamá. She’s worked on various dance projects throughout New York City with choreographers and directors including Teddy Bergman, Mayte Natalio, Lauren and Chris Grant, Ellenore Scott, and Shannon Lewis. Runako graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor’s Degree in African-American Studies and a Certificate in Dance.

 

Class of '21

Program in Dance