Jessica Berson

Jessica Berson teaches Dance Studies at Yale and Northeastern University, and recently won a Fulbright Award to study intersections among dance, disability, and sexuality in the UK. She holds a PhD in Theater Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a Certified Movement Analyst. Jessica’s book The Naked Result: How Exotic Dance Became Big Business explores the corporate takeover of the exotic dance industry, and what it means for dancers, customers, and people who would never set foot in a strip club. Jessica Lives in Boston with her husband and two sons. You can find out more at www.jessicaberson.com.