In 1987-1988, Chazin-Bennahum served as head of the dance program in the Department of Theatre and Dance, a post in which she served again in 1991-1993.
During the 1980s, Chazin-Bennahum worked as choreographer and movement coach in local community theaters, including the Opera Studio of the University of New Mexico and the SouthWest Ballet Company, directed by Edward Ambrose.