Danielle Liccardo is an Assistant Professor and the Movement Specialist in the professional acting conservatory at Mason Gross School of the Arts, teaching physical technique as well as advanced movement and period style work. She is the Intimacy Designer and facilitator, and movement specialist, at William Esper Acting Studio in NYC. She is a certified master movement specialist in The Williamson Technique and has designed a unique physical training component for the actors that envelopes the teachings of mentor Loyd Williamson, Tadashi Suzuki, experimental theatre and choreography, ensemble creation, and authentic human connection. She has most recently designed a program of self-advocacy, freeing the inner landscape of the athlete, and building inter-connectedness between coaches and athletes, for the Women’s USA Rhythmic Gymnastics team.