Deanne Kearney is a Ph.D. candidate in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at York University, specializing in arts impact assessment in the Canadian dance sector. An arts writer and critic, she has contributed to publications like Dance Magazine, The Dance Current, and Mooney on Theatre, now focusing on her review website, DanceDebrief.ca. Alongside her writing and research, Deanne works as a dance and arts educator across Ontario.