Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts

Jennifer Ross-Craze

Jennifer Ross-Craze
Guest Dance Faculty

Jennifer has been teaching yoga as well as Pilates, Aerobic Dance, Body Conditioning, and Somatic Movement at the university level for 25 years. We are thrilled to have her working with the dancers of the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts once again this summer!
She is registered with Yoga Alliance at the highest level as an E-RYT® 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 level). In her work, Jennifer, has created and implemented the curriculum for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Yoga classes at MTSU. In addition, she co-created a Registered Yoga School (RYS) through Yoga Alliance and has conducted two 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs. https://indigoytt.com/ . Jennifer is currently enrolled and completing a 500-hour Comprehensive Club Pilates Teacher Training.
Jennifer also has an Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision with an emphasis in Higher Education; M.S. in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety; and B.S. in Psychology.

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About the School

GPS Address:

624 Old Main Circle Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Google map link here


Mailing Address:

Governor’s School for the Arts 1301 E. Main St. Box 38 Murfreesboro, TN 37132


Our Mission

The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts exists to provide high quality arts education for gifted and talented high school students in the state of Tennessee. The pre-professional summer curriculum includes individual and group instruction designed to help each student explore and develop his or her talents in music, ballet, theatre, filmmaking, and visual art. About four hours a day, six days a week are spent working in the major area of concentration.  If you are a former student, visit the Governor's School Alumni Center.


The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts is a three week summer program for rising 11th and 12th grade students in Tennessee. Administered by the State Department of Education, we offer study programs in art, dance, filmmaking, theatre, and music. Students are selected in competitive auditions during the months of January or February. Those eligible are Tennessee residents who attend public, private and home schools within the state. Questions? - Contact Us.