The Dance Department

Christen Svingos is a recent graduate from the Dance Education Master's Program at NYU Steinhardt for Initial Teaching Certification in Pre K–12 Dance. Before entering the program, Christen received a B.S. in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine from West Chester University in Pennsylvania.

 

After obtaining her degree she used her background in jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop to pursue a dance career, performing and choreographing several professional musical theatre productions at the regional level in the Baltimore-DC Metro area.  Her choreography of Memphis, the musical was recently nominated for "Best Choreography, Helen Hayes Awards." Other choreography credits include In the Heights, Hairspray, and Pajama Game to name a few. She also taught dance and musical theatre in several studios, summer camps, and after school programs.