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Academic Profile
Tina Kambour is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Dance at the University of Central Oklahoma's College of Fine Arts and Design. She previously served as Assistant Chair of the department (2009-2014) and has been affiliated with UCO since 1992. Her global engagements include teaching at New World School of the Arts (Miami), Fulbright Specialist Roster membership, and workshops across 6 countries.
Education & Certifications
- S.M.T. (Somatic Movement Therapist) - Moving on Center, New York (2009)
- M.A. Dance - Columbia University (1989)
- Certified Movement Analyst - Laban/Bartenieff Institute (1988)
- B.A. Psychology - Florida International University (1978)
Research Focus
Kambour specializes in interdisciplinary dance methodologies, with emphasis on Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, and community-based intergenerational programs. Her work bridges choreography, somatic therapy, and pedagogical innovation in dance education.
Awards & Honors
- 2017: Masonic Endowment Transformative Learning Award (2nd place)
- 2010: Collaborative Team Award for Aesthetic Attitudes
- 2010: Provost's Modeling the Way Award
Professional Engagement
She directs regional activities for the American College Dance Association, serves on national arts boards, and develops community residencies integrating dance with at-risk youth/senior populations. Her teaching philosophy centers on dance as a tool for social unity.
