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| Name | Nicole Martensen |
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| City / State | Huntington Beach/CA |
| About Me | Nicole Martensen is an anthropologist, social media strategist, and performing artist, currently located in Southern California. Nicole’s background also includes over 25 years of training in multiple dance styles. Nicole’s dance teaching specialties are ballet, ballroom, and Latin styles of dance. Prior to their career in Anthropology, Nicole trained extensively in performing arts at the Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California from 2001-2006 as a Music and Theatre major. Nicole then worked as a research archaeologist for the United States Forest Service and at the Stanford Archaeology Center, and as a Library Scholar at Humboldt State University. In 2020, Nicole studied at the Digital Wellness Institute and became a certified digital wellness practitioner and also social media strategist. Nicole is also a visual artist and an avid dollhouse miniatures enthusiast. https://ndmartspace.com/ |
Social
| https://twitter.com/NDMartspace | |
| Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteYlD4OvZHuGXkFG0e89mw |
| https://instagram.com/NDM.art.space |
Resume
| Resume | Professional Training and Education
Golden West College Dance Department 2021-Present Social Media Strategist, Certificate of Achievement, 2021, Orange Coast College Ballroom Teacher Training Program, 2019, Bella Ballroom Dance Studio
Master of Arts, Applied Anthropology, 2019, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (cum laude), Minor: Native American Studies, May 2014, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA High-School Diploma (Music and Theatre Major), 2006 Orange County High School of the Arts, Santa Ana, CA
Film, Audio, and Virtual Performances
Holly Wood the Cracked, Vocal Acting (Audiobook), Coheed and Cambria’s The Afterman Audiobook Series, Chapter 6, Majestic Flex YouTube Channel, December 2019 Herself, “Making Ties: The Cangdong Village Project” (Documentary Film), Barre Fong Designs 2019 Associate Producer, My Name is Art (Short Film), 2018 On-screen Instructor, Beginner Video Lesson Series, A Global Rhythm Dance Studio, 2007 Shelly, Nightfall (film), Orange County High School of the Arts Film and TV, 2006
Dance Performance and Choreography Experience
Choreographer, “What does this button do?” Solo performed at the Golden West College fall dance recital, 2021. Featured Dancer, Texting Tutus. Humboldt State University Dance Recital, 2015 Golden West College Move Me 2009 (GWC Dance Ensemble, Soloist, “Ardent Solace”; Featured Dancer, “Spirit of the circle”) Golden West College Professional Invitational Dance Concert, September 19, 2009 (Salsa duet with Golden West College Faculty Jeff Hendrix)
Saddleback College Dance Collective 2008 (Features Dancer, “Caught in a Dream”, “Jungle Madness”, “Glow”) |