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Youyou (Ruby) Yu is a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions at New York University Steinhardt from 2023 to 2025. She holds a Ph.D. in Arts Theory (Cultural Industries focus) from Peking University and a Master's in Art Management from Beijing Dance Academy.
Her research focuses on crisis management in arts/culture sectors, resilient development, and social network analysis. She has published over 20 papers in Chinese academic journals and presented at international conferences on cultural policy and arts administration.
Education
- Ph.D., Arts Theory (Cultural Industries), Peking University, China
- M.A., Art Management & Creative Industries, Beijing Dance Academy
Her work integrates academic research with professional practice, including founding Nanjing Art Impression PR Planning Co., Ltd. (2011) and leading rural art outreach programs in Beijing. She received the 2022 ENCATC Research Award for her dissertation on crisis management in the art world.
Teaching & Professional Experience
- Adjunct Faculty/Visiting Scholar at NYU Shanghai (2019-2020)
- Senior Teaching Fellow & Chinese Dance Instructor at Beijing Dance Academy (3 years)
- Choreographer/Agent/Art Manager in her performance company
