Immediately after graduating from Mills, Fenley moved to New York City to begin her career as a choreographer and dancer. Upon arriving in New York City in 1975, Fenley trained with Merce Cunningham, Viola Farber and studied at the Erick Hawkins School. During her first years in New York Fenley danced for several choreographers including Carol Conway and Andrew deGroat.
Viola Farber
Carol Conway