Robin Kish

Robin Kish is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Dance, Chapman University's College of Performing Arts. With dual certified expertise in Dance Kinesiology and Performing Arts Medicine, she pioneered the first online Dance Kinesiology program for the National Dance Education Organization in 2013.

• California State University, Fullerton - Bachelor of Arts
• California State University, Fullerton - Master of Science (Physiology & Biomechanics)
• University of California, Irvine - Master of Fine Arts (Kinesiology)

Her research focuses on dance injury prevention, structural integration, and auditory safety in dance environments. She co-authored two seminal books with Dr. Jennie Morton, including the interactive iBook The Embodied Dancer (2018) and the revised Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger (2018). Key contributions include:

• Founding organizer of 6 regional PAMA conferences
• 2018 International PAMA Symposium host
• 2013 National Dance Educators Organization online curriculum development
• 2011 Washington DC IADMS conference presentations
• 2010 Royal Conservatory Toronto invited lectures

Honors include the 2018 Dawson Award for Performing Arts Medicine contributions. As a certified Pilates instructor through BASI and Structural Integration/Reiki practitioner, she integrates somatic therapies into dance training while maintaining active roles in Safe in Dance International and 4dancers.org Dance Wellness Panel.