Aris A. Nazarova, MBA

Dance and Movement Instructor

Headshot photo of Aris Nazarova wearing a blue shirt with flowers, a black blazer and has a blue flower in her hair.

Biography

Growing up in a dancing family, Aris started dancing and performing as soon as she could walk. Aris worked in a dance studio from age 13 all the way until she graduated high school and left to pursue higher education. Although her formal education studies centered around business administration with a focus on innovation and strategic development, she remained passionate about dance and movement and continued to take classes and train.

Aris actively trains in multiple different styles including Hip Hop, Ballroom, Latin Dances, Jazz, African, Funk, and aims to always keep learning and improving her craft. She enjoys teaching and has taught a wide range of students from 3 years to 80 years young. 

When she's not working at the college, she works for the local government as a Public Relations Specialist & Event Coordinator and maintains a business development company. In her free time, Aris enjoys gardening, dancing, longboarding, and spending time with family.

Areas of Teaching Specialization

  • Movement Studies
  • Dance Studies
  • Jazz Dance
  • African Dance History & Evolution