Jin Lee Hanley

Jin Lee Hanley serves as an Associate Professor of Dance, Chair of the Department of Dance, and Director of the PBA Dance Ensemble at Palm Beach Atlantic University's College of the Arts, where she has been teaching since 2005.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education from Kongju National University in South Korea with a secondary education teaching license, followed by a Master's degree in Dance and Dance Education from New York University.

As a dance artist and educator, Hanley specializes in modern dance, ballet, and choreography, with particular expertise in Cunningham Technique®. Her distinctive flowing movement quality and deep artistic spirit inform her teaching approach, allowing her to connect with students from diverse dance and cultural backgrounds. Her extensive background in both ballet and modern dance creates a comprehensive pedagogical framework that bridges traditional and contemporary dance forms.

While Hanley has won national dance competitions in her early career and has performed internationally, the text doesn't mention specific scientific awards or honors. However, she is recognized as a leading modern dance artist and educator in her field.

As Director of the PBA Dance Ensemble, she mentors students in performance, choreography, and leadership. Her service extends beyond the studio as she has served on the board of the Florida Dance Education Organization and chaired the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (FL). She is one of a select group worldwide authorized to teach Cunningham Technique® and is a certified second-generation Pilates Master trained under Lolita San Miguel.

Hanley has created over 150 choreographic works performed internationally and has taught master classes for numerous prestigious dance organizations. She directs a vibrant dance program that integrates performance, education, and artistic leadership development.