Movement & Mind Body Awareness Coaching - Art Direction - Wig Maker - Performance Coach
Nicolina has a long work history as a movement coach,World Class artist, singer, performer & production manager. Holding her Masters from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London) in Movement Directing & Teaching. Born and raised in New York City, A Graduate of the "Fame School," LaGuardia High School of Music Art And The Performing Arts. She has performed in such places as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Vegas, Macau China, Off-Broadway, Vegas and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre.
THIS SUMMER (2017)
- Returning Singer & Performer ( 2017) http://carogalakemusicfestival.org/events/
- Kaufman Astoria Film Studio Studio A & The Astor Room : Singer & Master of Ceremonies Production Management
- Defenders Academy @ CUNY Law School : Movement & body language coach. Workshops for legal case workers/lawyers.
RECENT ACTIVITY
- The Jim Henson Co.Wig Artist
- Movement Coaching for Actors or MS Clients
- Buglisi Dance Theatre: Dancer Lincoln Center 9/11 Table of Silence
- New York Film Academy: Movement Teacher
- The Muppets Puppet Heap: Wig Artist
- Merlin Entertainments Group: Movement & Choreography, Painter & Master Hair Artist
- Paint the Town NYC: Painting & Decorations for Bars, Businesses Stadiums
PRODUCTION Nicolina was the Production Manager for Square Peg Circus UK Tour.( National Theatre ) She has also spent many years with the highly respected creation team for Madame Tussauds (Merlin Entertainments Group).Currently she is a freelance artist for Jim Henson. Her work is widely publicized, seen & marketed all over the World!
MOVEMENT COACH Nicolina has been teaching youth theatre, performance & movement for OVER 10 years. Her coaching is designed for various bodies, skill levels & ages . Classes specialize in freedom of movement, cultivating organic lasting connections whilst understandings ones personal instrument.
WORKSHOPS & PROCESS
***Research and academic development can also be provided for school modules.***
Synthesis of varied techniques & recognized performance methodologies will create the pathway to meet the needs of the student, Directorial vision for a production or Fitness classes.
Non-verbal communication via body language is a vital component of her work. Nicolina will give personalized ‘tools’ for interrogation of one's needs and goals by cultivating safe development & locating physical habits, blocks & embracing postural awareness. Classes create more functional pathways, to tap into & learn more about their individual artistic power.
CONTACT
https://twitter.com/NicolinaDante
nicolina.dante@gmail.com
Photo Credit http://www.icylazare.com