Nancy Lushington

Nancy Lushington is an Associate Professor of Dance in the Department of Dance at MMM College, where she contributes to the academic and artistic development of dance students. She holds a B.A. from Adelphi University and maintains an active presence in both performance and pedagogy.

• Department: Department of Dance
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Institution: MMM College
• Contact: nlushington@mmm.edu | 212-517-0614

Her educational background includes a B.A. from Adelphi University, where she graduated with departmental honors in dance.

• B.A., Adelphi University

Nancy Lushington's research and professional interests focus on dance, choreography, performance, and dance education. With a strong foundation in modern and contemporary dance, she has been instrumental in advancing dance pedagogy through international teaching and masterclasses. Her work bridges performance practice and academic instruction, emphasizing expressive movement, technical precision, and choreographic innovation.

Although no formal publications are listed, her professional contributions through choreography and performance reflect a deep engagement with the discipline of dance. She has created over 30 original works for colleges, universities, and regional dance companies, demonstrating sustained creative output and artistic leadership.

Nancy Lushington has received recognition through professional appointments and leadership roles, including serving on the Board of Directors of the O’Donnell Green Foundation for Music and Dance.

• Board of Directors, O’Donnell Green Foundation for Music and Dance

She has advised and mentored students through her teaching roles at multiple institutions and has led the Dance In Education Fund, Inc. as Artistic Director for 19 years. Her national and international teaching engagements—including annual instruction in Cyprus, Graz (Austria), Bolzano (Italy), Ferrara, Barcelona, London, and throughout the United States—highlight her broad impact on dance education. She has also taught at prestigious venues such as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and the New York School for Film and Television.

Nancy Lushington is associated with the Dance In Education Fund, Inc., where she served as Artistic Director for nearly two decades, and continues to influence dance through institutional and artistic leadership.