Biography
Nicole Zvarik is one of the founders of Deep of Root Dance, a collective of modern dance artists who promote and support dialog about the art making process through low cost performances and workshops in the bay area. Nicole has an MFA in Choreography from Mills College, where she studied with Molissa Fenley, Kathleen McClintock, Sonia Delwaide-Nichols, and Anne Westwick. Originally from the East Coast, Nicole received her Bachelor's degree in Dance and Sociology from Wilson College. While at Wilson, she danced with Chambersburg Ballet Theatre, performed and choreographed for Wilson's Modern Dance Ensemble including performing for Italia Dance Festival in Cesena, Italy. Her path in choreography has been an eclectic exploration of possibilities including dramatic narrative (Who wears Red Shoes), site specific (Pathfinders), mathematical concepts (Degrees of Order), and audience participation (Mutation of Mondrian). She has danced with local choreographers such as Pauline Jennings and Amy Lewis and is a collaborator with Double Vision. Nicole is currently producing her own work throughout the Bay Area.