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Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Free-Movement Teacher
Jan, 2020 - PresentNadine Bommer Dance Company
Hip hop (common-style, krump, house, dancehall) taught to ages 4-35 via Zoom and in person, private lessons and groups Contemporary (improvisation, floor-work, partnering, body alignment, choreography) taught to ages 9-35 via Zoom and in person, private lessons and groups Kinetica - Free Movement (the free-movement method created by Nadine Bommer, emphasizing energy) taught to ages 9-65 via Zoom and in person, group classes only
Kinetica Teacher for the NBDC Professional Training Program
Jan, 2020 - Apr, 2020Nadine Bommer Dance Company
Taught the free-movement method of Kinetica to professional dance artists in a 3-month program on behalf of the Nadine Bommer Dance Company in Israel (one of two teachers for this program) Professional-level dancers from various countries around the world, ages 18-32 Students develop a deep connection with energy, their bodies and each other while learning the art of absolute presence through movement Continued teaching ONLINE (Zoom) Kinetica classes, open to the public of all levels and ages
Artistic Director
Apr, 2017 - PresentDEPTH Dance
I am the founder of DEPTH Dance, an NYC contemporary dance company that emphasizes humanism, empowers females, and explores depth psychology. Via my company, I have taught many open classes, master classes, and workshops. For more info and to see accomplishments, visit www.ellensickenberger.com/depthdance
Contemporary Guest Artist / Master Class Teacher
Jan, 2016 - PresentGibney Dance, Mark Morris Dance, Peridance, Various Universities
Have been invited to teach many intermediate and advanced-level contemporary dance classes for professionals and University-level students Have been invited to teach multiple Guest Artist / Master Classes at various universities and studios along the East Coast and parts of Middle America Classes consist of highly imaginative improvisation, energy work, movement exploration, partnering/contact work and phrase work Classes designed to reach outside dancers’ comfort zone as well as connect them to their bodies and to their surroundings, in addition to awakening inner dialogue
Hip Hop Teacher
Oct, 2014 - Oct, 2015South Shore School of Dance
I taught hip hop to competition-level dancers (ages 14-18) at this prestigious studio in Long Island!
Education
BFA Dance Performance; Minor Psychology
Aug, 2009 - May, 2013East Carolina University
Certifications
Ultra Barre Instructor Certification
May, 2012Ultra Barre - Teal Darkenwald
I gained my certification for this fitness technique designed for dancers. Ultra Barre is a fusion of ballet barre, dance conditioning and pilates-based movements.
AFAA
Jan, 2022NASM
Internationally-recognized group fitness certification in Athletics and Fitness Association of America by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I additionally obtained my CPR / First Aid certification.
Kinetica Teacher Certification
Nov, 2019Nadine Bommer Dance Company
Kinetica is a therapeutic, free-movement method created by Nadine Bommer of Nadine Bommer Dance Company. This method relates to nature, energy and life, and is for any human (dancer or not).
Dance Fitness Instructor Certification
Mar, 2019FORWARD Space
Graduated from the FORWARD Space Instructor Training Program in 2019 - High cardio, high energy classes with authentic hip hop intertwined into lessons that take place in a club-like setting with low lights and loud music.
Awards
Washington Post Music and Dance Scholarship Award
Feb, 2011Washington Post
"Audience Favorite" Award
Apr, 2018Austin Dance on Film Festival
"Favorite Choreography" Award
May, 2013ECU Dance Program
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Hebrew
Professional Proficiency
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