Dominique Robinson is an American dancer, choreographer, educator, and entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Choreography from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts in Dance Education from New York University. She is certified in Levels 1–5 of the ABT National Training Curriculum and served as an early teaching artist with American Ballet Theatre’s outreach programs.

 

In 2014, Robinson founded Pizarts Global Dance Hub, an entrepreneurial platform that introduced dancers, choreographers, and teaching artists to transformative international experiences, workshops, and professional development opportunities. During that time, she spearheaded initiatives that expanded access for young women in dance, including a 4-week teaching fellowship in Argentina and full scholarships awarded to young Argentinian dancers for the 8th Annual National Jazz Dance Conference.

 

A committed advocate for gap-year learning in dance, Robinson is an active member of the Gap Year Association, contributing to the Executive Co-Chair Committee for Standards & Accreditation and the Fair Trade Learning Committee. Her work supports the evolving landscape of experiential arts education. Since 2020, Pizarts has been a registered member of the United Nations International Dance Council.

Robinson also leads community-focused arts innovation. She was recently awarded the 20-month From Roots To Arts pilot program, funded by the Public Housing Community Fund, collaborating with the Soundview Community Center to design intergenerational programs rooted in visual and performing arts.

 

She is the author of the first academically peer-reviewed chapter centered on dance and gap-year students—a collaborative publication to be presented at the University of Sweden.

Robinson’s entrepreneurial vision and dedication to creative education continue to shape new pathways for emerging artists and communities around the world.