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Campuses Closed on Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20, Due to Weather

Due to the winter weather forecast, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands are canceled on Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 21. Only personnel who are essential during weather emergencies should report to work as required on Sunday and Monday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisors. Keanu’s Kitchen will be open for on-campus residents from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. to midnight on Monday.

Luis Martinez

Associate Professor
Zumba™ 1, 2, Gold, Strong Nation
Office Location
D – 217
Email
lmartine@kean.edu
Phone
(908) 737-0660
Kean Professor Luis Martinez

Education

M.F.A., University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign

Areas of Expertise

  • Dance Technique
  • Performance and Choreography
  • Creative Movement
  • Dance Education
  • Lab and Movement Performance Analysis
  • Technology for Physical & Health Education

Courses Taught

  • Team Sports
  • Skills & Concepts
  • Technology & The Young Child (PED)
  • Group Fitness
  • Zumba Fitness
  • Yoga
  • Latin Dance
  • Dance Theatre
  • Modern Dance
  • Jazz Dance
  • Ballroom Dance
  • Folk (Multicultural) Dance

Teaching Philosophy

I provide foundational skills and knowledge in becoming mindful, self-empowered, creative, independent, critical and innovative thinkers. I include interactive, cooperative learning activities that develop and stimulate collaborative problem-solving and mind opening dialogue that hopefully extends toward lifetime curiosity, learning and worldwide appreciation of all things.