Susan R. Koff

Dr. Susan R. Koff is a Clinical Professor of Dance Education at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. With over 30 years of experience, she has held leadership roles including Director of the Dance Education Program at NYU and Director of the Graduate Dance and Dance Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work focuses on redefining dance education through global perspectives, curriculum innovation, and equity initiatives.

Her research explores creativity in dance, cross-cultural pedagogy, and the intersection of dance with broader educational policy. Key contributions include revising New York State's dance education standards and leading professional development programs for arts standards implementation in New York and New Jersey. As a Fulbright Scholar, she collaborated with the National School of Contemporary Dance in Copenhagen, demonstrating her international impact.

Dr. Koff is a founding board member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and served as past Chair of Dance and the Child International (daCi), a UNESCO affiliate. She co-authored an interdisciplinary arts standards guide through the National Arts Education Consortium and contributed to global dance education projects through World Dance Alliance summits.

Her publications span books, journals, and conference proceedings addressing topics like pandemic-era pedagogy, racial justice in dance education, and Laban movement analysis. Over 15 peer-reviewed articles highlight her scholarly rigor across dance leadership, curriculum design, and global educational practices.