ERIC BRANDT NIELSEN
4522 Timberbrook
Trail,
Home: (229) 242-5966
Work (229) 333-5820
College Degrees
MFA in Modern Dance, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, 1974
BFA in Theatre, University of Utah, 1972
Additional Education
Taoist Tai Chi instructor certification 2002
Licensed lay and chalice administer, 2002
Education for Ministry certification , 1990
Teaching Experience
Colleges and Universities
Valdosta State University, Georgia, Professor/Dance Director,
1986-Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, Assistant Professor, 1982-1985
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Assistant Professor,
1980-1982
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Dance Coordinator/Assistant
Professor, 1976-1978
Glassboro State College, New Jersey, Assistant Professor, 1974-1976
Performance Experience
Dance Companies and Guest Performances
Valdosta Ballet School's Cinderella
- 2006, 2007 and 2008
DANCE ALIVE! and Gainesville Civic Ballet, Florida, guest performer
1983-1986, 1992-1997
Valdosta Dance Theatre, Georgia 1987-1991
Hello Hollywood Hello, MGM Grand Hotel, Reno, Nevada 1979-1980
Dayton Ballet Company, Ohio, 1977-1978
Dayton Dance Theatre, Ohio 1977-1978
Mercer Ballet and Ballet Concertante,
Mercer, New Jersey 1975-1976
Theatre Companies
Jekyll Island Summer Music Theatre Festival, Ga., 1991
Glassboro Summer Theatre, Glassboro, New Jersey 1975-1976
University of Florida Summer Theatre, Gainesville 1984
Mule Barn Summer Theatre, Tarkio, Missouri 1979-1983
Wright State University Summer Theatre, Dayton, Ohio 1977-1978
Pioneer Memorial Theatre Musical Comedy Company, Salt Lake City, Utah
1972-1974
College Companies
Valdosta Sate University Repertory Dancers, GA., 1986-Present
University of Florida Dance Company 1982-1985
University of Southern Mississippi's Bodyworks 1981-1982
Wright State University Dance Ensemble, Ohio 1976-1978
Glassboro State College Dance Ensemble, New Jersey 1974-1976
Choreographic Experience
Professional Dance Companies
Komi Song and Dance Company,
Dance Alive! and Gainesville Civic Ballet, Florida 1985
Dayton Ballet Company, Ohio 1979
Dayton and Toledo Opera Companies, Ohio 1976-1978
Professional Summer Stock Companies - Director/Choreographer
Peach State Summer Theatre - 2006-2008
New London Playhouse, N.H.- 2007
Lakes Region Summer Theatre, Meredith, New Hampshire 1996-2006
Northern Lights Playhouse, Wisconsin 1993 and 1999
Jekyll Island Summer Music Theatre Festival, Georgia 1991, 1992, 1996
and 1997
Theatre By the Grove, Indiana, Pennsylvania Summer 1990
Highland Summer Theatre, Mankato State University, Minnesota 1992 and
1995
Glassboro State College Summer Theatre, New Jersey 1975-76, 1985-1989
Florida Players, University of Florida, Gainesville 1982-1985
Wright State University Summer Theatre, Dayton, Ohio 1977-1979
College and University Dance Companies
Valdosta State University Repertory Dancers, Georgia 1986-Present
College of Arts Dance Concert, Skytyvkar
Russia Winter 1998 and Spring 2000
Berry College, Georgia 1974-2000
Jacksonville University, Florida 1998
University of Florida Dance Company, Gainesville, 1982-1985
Wright State University Dance Ensemble, Ohio
Glassboro State College Dance Ensemble, New Jersey
Community Dance and Theatre Companies
Choreographic School, Syktyvkar, Russia
1998
Valdosta Ballet School 1998
Valdosta Dance Theatre, Georgia 1987-1991
Valdosta Community Theatre, 1991
Publications
International Exchanges and Studies Abroad: A Pedagogical
Approach to Cultural Understanding Dance Proceedings
Publication at the National AAHPERD Convention, Utah 2006
The Musical Theatre Performer of Today, 2004 Dance Proceedings
Publication at the National AAHPERD Convention, Utah 2004
The China Challenge, Journal of the International Council of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation Sports and Dance 2003
Filling Your Dance Card at SETC , Southern Theatre
Magazine Spring 2003
The Dancing Chef, Valdosta Daily
Times, Spring 2002
Dancing On a Jeweled Egg: The First American Dance Faculty
Exchange in Syktyvkar, Russia,
Documentary 1999
Dancing in a Jeweled Egg: Dance-Faculty Exchange in Komi Republic, Russia - Article
International Educator Magazine, Winter 1999
College News: Faculty Dance Exchange in Syktyvkar
- Article, Dance Magazine, December issue 1998
Spirituality in Russia, The Episcopal Church in Georgia,
Summer 1998
southeastern Theatre Conference Auditions, Southern Theatre Magazine,
Fall 1997
Dance Auditions: Preparation, Presentation and Career
Planning, Princeton Book Company, Publisher 1984
Honors and Awards
2008 Service Award, College of Arts, Valdosta State University
2006 Service Award, Southeastern Theatre Conference, 18 years as
auditions choreographer
2003 University Dance Educator of the Year Award, Georgia Association
of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2001 Regent's Excellence in Teaching Award. Presented to the
theatre/dance faculty in Spring 2001
2001 Awarded the Alpha Psi Omega award for
best VSU 2001 theatre production. Production
2000 Awarded a citation from the Minister
of Culture for presenting a dance educator's workshop in
2000 Awarded a citation from the Minister of Culture for presenting a
concert of original works at
1998 Invited to perform a solo dance
for the President of the
1998 Awarded a commemorative watch by the President of the
1994 Awarded six gold medals at the Arthur Murray Showcase Competitions
in
1986 Dance Auditions: Preparation, Presentation and Career
Planning was recognized as one of the best books for young
adults by the New York City Library.
Teaching Skills
Introduction to Dance
Ballet - Beginning through advanced levels
Jazz - Beginning through advanced levels
Tap - Beginning through advanced levels
Modern - Beginning through advanced levels
Social/Folk/Square dancing
Dance Composition
Choreography
Music Analysis for Dancers
Dance History Dance Ensemble
Special Topics in Theatre
Dance Accompaniment
Tai Chi