D. Nicole English

D. Nicole English serves as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Fort Hays State University, teaching Introduction to Sociology, Diversity in the US, and Latine Studies courses within the Department of Sociology.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts (1998)
• Master of Arts (2006)
• Doctor of Philosophy (2014)

all earned at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Specializing in sociology of dance, Latine studies, and arts-community dynamics, her research examines how dance fosters social solidarity and impacts health across the lifespan. She investigates cultural transmission through movement and technology's role in social processes, with fieldwork reflecting her background as a bilingual folkloric dancer raised in Texas.

Her 2008 publication on digital versus traditional psychological testing demonstrates early engagement with technology's social implications, aligning with current work on arts-based community building.