Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 18-65

Speaks Hebrew, English

Teaching since 2010

BFA Dance Performance; Minor Psychology

Find your rhythm & flow with help from an internationally-contracted hiphop dancer!

International touring dance artist with 10 years teaching experience with multiple certifications/awards. Hip Hop is one of my specialties and has been a part of my life for the past 15 years! Catered to your level, this class will touch on the basics of many different styles of hip hop - common-style, krump, house, old school, commercial, locking, and contemporary hip hop. Follow along with some basic groove steps for whichever style you would like to focus on (or some groove steps for all of the styles), and learn some movement phrases created by me to practice or refine your skills.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

5 PM-8 PM

Tuesday

6:30 AM-7:30 AM

6 PM-8 PM

Wednesday

6:30 AM-7:30 AM

5 PM-5:30 PM

7:30 PM-8 PM

Thursday

5 PM-8 PM

Friday

6:30 AM-7:30 AM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$70

45 minutes

$80

60 minutes

$90

About Ellen S.

4.9

(21)

Hi! My name is Ellen and I am a professional dance artist with roots in NYC and have recently relocated to Phoenix. Since gaining my BFA in Dance Performance from East Carolina University in 2013, I have toured with companies around the world (U.S., Germany, Israel) to perform and teach as a professional contemporary dance artist. I have been dancing for 27 years and I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught a very wide range of ages, levels and styles: young students (4-18), university-level students, young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors. I am a certified instructor of Nadine Bommer's renowned free-movement method of 'Kinetica', and I lived in Israel for two years while teaching this method to other professional dancers from around the world. I am additionally certified in Dance Fitness, am a practiced Hip Hop teacher and performer, and am proficient in many styles of dance. I am a sought-out teacher and choreographer and I have taught contemporary Guest Artist/Master Classes in Northern VA, Richmond VA, Washington DC, Greenville NC, Austin TX, New York City (including classes at major studios Gibney, Mark Morris and Peridance) and in Israel. I have been acknowledged and awarded for my choreography and am the Artistic Director/Founder of DEPTH Dance. My minor (and general interest) in psychology allows me to relate to humans while I help them relate to their bodies and their minds. I am proficient in meditation and movement therapy, and I find great joy in connecting people of any age or level to the limitless world of movement. Join me!!

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95%

4.9

21 Reviews

Caroline

Online

I've had a great time with Ellen! She was able to create and teach me choreographies in multiple styles to a variety of songs that I wanted to dance to. I've had prior dance experience, but I've always struggled with getting into character. Ellen really gave me space and encouragement to improve in that area. She also made sure I was able to work around previous injuries. She always took me through a thorough warm up, checked in with how my body was feeling, and adapted movements if necessary.

Posted Jan 22, 2022

Wendy

Online

ellen was so patient with me and my health issues and is so willing to continue to help me achieve my once in a life time goal. she is fabulous

Posted Aug 19, 2021

Niraj

Online

Ellen is a phenomenal teacher. Her understanding and approach to eliminate the common blockers people feel when trying to dance or learning to dance, is outstanding. Highly recommended

Posted Aug 17, 2021

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Experience

Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Free-Movement Teacher

Jan, 2020 - Present

Nadine 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, 2020

Nadine 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 - Present

DEPTH 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 - Present

Gibney 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, 2015

South 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, 2013

East Carolina University

Certifications

Ultra Barre Instructor Certification

May, 2012

Ultra 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, 2022

NASM

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, 2019

Nadine 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, 2019

FORWARD 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.