SUNNY BJAANES

Date of birth:

December 22, 1985

Born in:

Tnsberg, Norway

Gender:

Female

Phone:

646-399-0192

Email:

sunnybjaanes@gmail.com

Website:

www.sunnybjaanes.weebly.co
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DANCE EDUCATION
Peridance Capezio Center , Dance New Amsterdam, Ballet Arts, Steps on Broadway, New York, NY
Professional training classes and master classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, theatre jazz and tap with Jana
Hicks, Marijke Eliasberg, Max Stone, Julia Ehrstrand, Lonne Moretton, Debbie Roshe, Katheryn Murphy, Ray
Hesselink and Katherine Smith amont others.

2010-present

PRODA , Oslo and Stavanger, Norway

Professional training classes ballet, contemporary and jazz with Siv Gaustad, Karl-Erik Nedregaard, Knut Arild
Flatner, Daniel Proietto, Arne Fagerholt, Julia Ehrstrand and Jana Hicks among others.

2009-present

The Next Stage Project TNSP Mentorship Program, New York, NY

EATD (Extraordinary Ability Talent Development) under the guidance of Marijke Eliasberg and Jana Hicks.

2012-2014

Steps on Broadway, New York, NY

International Student Visa Program Extensive studies in contemporary, ballet, jazz, theatre jazz and tap
with Jana Hicks, Marijke Eliasberg, Max Stone, Kevin Wynn, Julia Ehrstrand, Lonne Moretton, Debbie Roshe,
Richard Pierlon, Katheryn Murphy, Liz Gover, Jeff Shade among others.

2012-2013

University of Stavanger, Norway

BA in dance education Studies in ballet, jazz, graham technique, contemporary, pedagogy, dance history,
dance analysis, improvisation, composition and anatomy with Siri Dybwik, Andreas Bjrneboe, Peter Kyle, Katja
Wirth Bjrneboe, Leith Symington, Marte Pernille Strandjord, Connie Kjrnes and Anne Fiskvik among others.

2006-2009

Laine Theatre Arts, London, England

Professional dance program Stuidies in ballet, contemporary, jazz, theatre jazz, pas de deux, jazz
partnering, musical theatre, singing, drama and ISTD FDI with Betty Laine, Barbara Evans, Gerry Zuccarello,
Andr de Villiers, Amy Skeoch, Neil Westmorland, Andy Smith, Jackie Kennedy and Gwyn Hughes among others.

2004-2006

Performance Course at RAD Headquarters in London, England

Summer intensive courses in ballet, pointe work, character, contemporary and repertory.

2002-2003

Greveskogen vgs and Thor Heyerdahl vgs, Norway

Equivalent to US high school Dance program Ballet, pointe work, jazz, contemporary, graham technique,
dance composition, improvisation, dance history, English, Norwegian, Spanish, math, history, science, social
studies and geography with Torill Sjmling, Maria Ottesen, Gro Einarsen, Irene Brandvold and Eva Hgseth
among others.

2001-2004

OTHER EDUCATION
Granly Skole, Tnsberg, Norway
Equivalent to US middle school/junior high education in math, social studies, Norwegian, English, Dutch,
science, sports education and religion.

1998-2001

Sentrum Skole, Horten, Norway

Equivalent to US elementary school education in math, Norwegian, English, science, sports education,
religion, home studies and social studies.

1992-1998

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Sunny Nova Dance, New York and Norway
Choreography, costume design (specialized in construction of classical tutus) and
photography, also offers classes and workshops in contemporary and jazz.

2012-present

PERFORMANCE
The Next Stage Project Artistic Directors: Jana Hicks &
Marijke Eliasberg
Soar Alone - soloist
Can You See Me - soloist
Write Here - soloist
It isnt enough soloist
It isnt enough - soloist
Journey soloist
Journey - soloist
I want
Journey - soloist
Of a feather
Of a feather
In your hands - soloist
Trust
All the Way and Back
All the Way and Back
All the Way and Back soloist
Capturing the Moment soloist
Super Loco Lekker
Dissonance duet
All the Way Down duet
All the Way Down
Countdown - soloist
Life, life is good again
Catch me
Pass the Sushi

2010-present
Peridance Capezio Center, NY
Tanzwerk 101, Zrich, Switzerland
Tanzwerk 101, Zurich, Switzerland
Peridance Capezio Center , NY
City Center Studios, NY
Peridance Capezio Center, NY
City Center Studios, NY
Henny Jurins Foundation, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands
University of Stavanger, Norway
City Center Studios, NY
Stage 6 Dance Festival, NY
City Center Studios, NY
Isaac Bildersee Intermediate School, Brooklyn NY
Salvatore Capezio Theatre, NY
Brooklyn Dance Festival, NY
City Center Studios, NY
City Center Studios, NY
Ballet Arts, City Center Studios, NY
City Center Studios, NY
City Center Studios, NY
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, NY
City Center Studios, NY
City Center Studios, NY
City Center Studios, NY
City Center Studios, NY

Teater Prosperpina Artistic Director: Anja C. Boman , Producer: Naturecord/Pl I. Solberg

Drmmenes Sirkus Felicia
Stperiet, Tnsberg, Norway
(dancer/actress)
Julia Ehrstrand Artistic Director of Bakagaijen Dance Collective
Work in progress
bullition
bullition

2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2010

2016

Dansens hus, Stavanger, Norway

Ballet Arts, City Center Studios, NY
Peridance Capezio Center, NY

2016
2014
2014

Choreography collaboration with Katie Sun, Artistic Director of Katie Sun Dance
Sunlight
Ballet Arts, City Center Studios, NY
Peridance Capezio Center, NY

2014
2014

Sunny Nova Dance, Artistic Director: Sunny Bjaanes

Hva?
O Helga natt (soloist)
Vuggevise (soloist)

Steps Studio Theater, NY

Location project, Sentrumskirken, Horten, Norway
Location project, Sentrumskirken, Horten, Norway

mishiDance, Artistic Director: Mishi Castroverde

Daisy Chains
999 Eyes
Ascending and Descending
Rapid Eye Movement
Rapid Eye Movement
Rapid Eye Movement
Rapid Eye Movement

Actors Fund Arts Center,

Actors Fund Arts Center,
Actors Fund Arts Center,
Ailey Citigroup Theater,
Green Space Studios, LIC
Dixon Place,
Triskelion Arts Center,

Extend Art of Dance, Artistic Director: Camilla Samuelsen

Matre
Cinderella (Askepott) soloist The Evil Stepmother
Tristan & Isolde soloist Isolde med de hvite hender
Navras
Near Light soloist
Snow White (Snehvit) soloist
Sleeping Beauty (Tornerose) soloist - Trivselsfeen
Sleeping Beauty (Tornerose) soloist Sangfeen

NY
NY
NY
NY
NY
NY
NY

2012present
2013
2012
2012
2012present
2014
2014
2014
2012
2012
2012
2012
2003-present

Oseberg kulturhus, Norway

Tnsberg middelalderfestival,
Norway
Steinerskolen, Nttery, Norway
Steinerskolen, Nttery, Norway
Oseberg kulturhus, Norway
Oseberg kulturhus, Norway

2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2011
2010

The Nutcracker (Ntteknekkeren) soloist Clara and

Snow Queen
The Nutcracker (Ntteknekkeren) soloist
Sugarplum fairy
Julestemning soloist - Cinderella

Oseberg
Nttery
Oseberg
Bakkenteigen

Choreography collaboration with Alexander Vestnes

Sammensmeltning - soloist

kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,

Norway
Norway
Norway
Norway

2008
2007
2003

Rica Park Hotel, Sandefjord,

Norway

2013

City Center Studios

2013

Laura Colon

Resonance

Miriam H. Frde

Totally

City Center Studios, NY

2013

Nicole Bourdage

Vectors

City Center Studios, NY

2013

City Center Studios, NY

2013

Miller Theatre at Columbia University, NY

2013

City Center Studios, NY

2013

Times Square, NY

2013

Ailey Citigroup Theater, NY

City Center Studios, NY

2012
2012

Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, NY

2012

Dixon Place, NY

2012

City Center Studios, NY

2012

Katie Sun, Artistic Director of Katie Sun Dance

(dont be) Alone together
Noemi DiGregorio

Moon

Lea Helle

Remote

Derek Mitchell Artistic Director of Derek Mitchell Dance Company

Flash mob for Latin grammy award winning artist

Fonseca.
Max Stone, Artistic Director of Sexy Beast NY
Marvel Us
Marvel Us
Buglisi Dance Theatre, Artistic Director: Jaqulin Buglisi
9/11 memorial - Table of Silence Project
9/11
2010UnProject, Artistic Director: Un-jin Kim
Lose mind
Choreography collaboration with Naoko Arimura
Pathway

Film documentary, directed by Alexander Tressor, Choreography: Debbie Roshe

Special Jury Prize Winner Yalta International TV & Cinema forum 2012
74th & Broadway selected
dancer
Choreography collaboration with Marit Dalva
Church location project music by J.S. Bach and J.
Brahms.

Screened at Steps on Broadway, NY

Screened in Yalta, Russia

2012
2012

Opening of International Peace Tax Conference, Sandefjord ,

Norway

2010

Eurovision Song Contest - Live broadcast on May 29, 2010 was seen by 69 million people in
Europe
Intermission flash mob - selected dancer
Choreography: Camilla Tellefsen
Bjergsted Danse Ensemble, Artistic Director: Siri Dybwik
Choreography:
Ida Cathrin Utvik
Faux pas
Elisabeth J. Sannes
Trkk i indre r
Andreas Bjrneboe
Kaleidoscope
Peter Kyle
Serenade
Cecilie Kverneland
He6
Camilla Klubnes
Avtrykk
Maria K.G.
Tilgjengelighetsavhengighet
Knudsen

2010

kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,
kulturhus,

Norway
Norway
Norway
Norway
Norway
Norway
Norway

2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008

Outdoor play at Knudaheio, Jren, Norway

2008

Vgen, Stavanger, Norway

2008

Lille Konsertsal Bjergsted, Norway

2009

Sandnes
Sandnes
Sandnes
Sandnes
Sandnes
Sandnes
Sandnes

Siri Dybwik Artistic Director of Dybwikdans

Haugtussa soloist Hulder
Closing ceremony Stavanger European Capital of Culture 2008
Choreographer: Lydia Klement
Selected dancer
Imara Kama

Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway

Collaboration project between

Sandnes,
Sandnes,
Sandnes,
Sandnes,
Sandnes,
Sandnes,
Sandnes,

TaSUBa, Tanzania and University of

Stavanger
Soloist

Steinerskolen, Norway
TaSuBa Arts Festival, Tanzania

2009
2008

Laine Theatre Arts Dance Company, Directors: Gerry Zuccarello & Tudor Davies
Yesterday (Andr de Villiers)
Epsom Playhouse, England
Tramp Rag (Barbara Evans)
Epsom Playhouse, England

2006
2005

Disney concert Director: Runa Skramstad

Go the distance soloist

Oseberg kulturhus, Norway

2003

Irene Brandvold

Kilden Kino Teater, Norway

2001

Reisen til Julestjernen - soloist

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Studio Anya
Antigravity Instructor (Certified Antigravity Fundamentals and Suspension
Fitness 1 instructor)
Peridance Capezio Center
Sub. for contemporary open class

New York

2016

New York

2016

Ballet Arts
Sub. for contemporary open class

New York

2016

Greveskogen videregende skole

High school dance program
Subjects taught: Ballet, jazz, modern, dance history, anatomy,
composition and choreography

Tnsberg, Norway

2010-2015

Extend Art of Dance

Open classes and master classes contemporary

Tnsberg, Norway

2014

Extend Art of Dance

After school program subjects taught: RAD Ballet grades primary
intermediate, pointe work, jazz, contemporary and choreography

Tnsberg, Norway

2007-2014

La Salle de Danse
After school program ballet and jazz

Horten, Norway

2013

Steps Dansestudio
Professional training class contemporary

Stavanger, Norway

2013

Spotlight
Open classes contemporary

Sandefjord, Norway

2013

Horten Kulturskole
After school program: subjects taught: movement for children age 4-6,
ballet and jazz.

Horten, Norway

2009-2011

Stavanger Kulturskole
After school program: subjects taught: pre-ballet, intermediate ballet, jazz.

Stavanger, Norway

2006-2009

Stavanger Dance Center

After school program: subjects taught: jazz and modern/contemporary

Stavanger, Norway

2006-2007

Teaching Assistant:
Assistant to Debbie Roshe :

Steps on Broadway, NY

Steps on Broadway School at Steps, technique program

Assistant to Marijke Eliasberg:

Joffrey Ballet School summer intensive
Seljord Folkehgskule (workshop/master classes for professional dancers)
Henny Jurins Foundation (workshop/master classes)
Joffrey Ballet School summer intensive
Professional classes summer academy of dance
Joffrey Ballet School Jazz/Contemporary training program
Master Classes Steps on Broadway
Joffrey Ballet School Jazz/Contemporary training program
Master Classes Steps on Broadway

Joffrey Ballet School, NY

Seljord Folkehgskule, Norway
Henny Jurins Foundation, The
Netherlands
Joffrey Ballet School, NY
University of Stavanger, Norway
Joffrey Ballet School, NY, Pearl Studios,
NY
Steps on Broadway, NY
Joffrey Ballet School, NY, Pearl Studios,
NY
Steps on Broadway, NY

2014
2012present
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012

Assistant to Jana Hicks:

Seljord Folkehgskule (workshop/master classes for professional dancers)
Joffrey Ballet School summer intensive
Peridance Summer Intensive
Professional training classes summer academy of dance
Professional training classes Proda
Spin off intensive dance studies
Joffrey Ballet School summer intensive
Joffrey Ballet School Jazz/Contemporary training program
Leon Summer Intensive
Joffrey Ballet School summer intensive

Seljord Folkehgskule, Norway

Pearl Studios, NY
Peridance Capezio Center, NY
University of Stavanger, Norway
Rom for dans, Oslo, Norway
Schous kultursasjon, Oslo, Norway
Pearl Studios, NY
Joffrey Ballet School, NY
Chelsa Studios, NY
Pearl Studios, NY

Assistant to Camilla Samuelsen Matre

Extend Art of Dance, Norway

2012present
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2002-2015

CHOREOGRAPHY
Choreography assistant for Jana Hicks
Entity Identity Leon Summer Intensive
Time Passing By Peridance Summer Intensive

JCC, Manhattan, NY
Salvatore Capezio Theatre, NY

2014
2012

Choreography assistant for Marijke Eliasberg

I Want Henny Jurins Foundation spring
intensive

Leine Roebana Studios, Amsterdam, The

Netherlands

2014

Choreography assistant for The Next Stage Project Artistic directors: Marijke Eliasberg and Jana Hicks
Can You See Me
Tanzwerk 101, Zurich, Switzerland
Write Here
Tanzwerk 101, Zurich, Switzerland
It isnt enough TNSP summer workshop
Peridance Capezio Center, NY
It isnt enough TNSP summer workshop
City Center Studios, NY
All the Way Down and Back TNSP summer
Peridance Capezio Center, NY
workshop
City Center Studios, NY
All the Way Down and Back TNSP summer
workshop
In your hands TNSP Summer Workshop
City Center Studios, NY

Drmmenes Sirkus (Circus of

Dreams)

Nan Madol
Padam Padam
Sunlight
Sunlight
Reclaim
Sammensmeltning
Farao
Engler
Lysiliv
Lysiliv
Hva?
O Helga Natt
Vuggevise
Pathway
Sleeping Beauty
(Tornerose)
Folkedansere
Lion King
Wall Street
Tea Party
Audition on Broadway
River Deep
Game on
Beirut Taxi
Barn til Lns
The Nutcracker
(Ntteknekkeren)
Appartenir
Storbandfestivalen
Entre la lumire la vie

2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013

Resident choreographer for this evening length production. Stperiet, Tnsberg,

Norway
Resident choreographer for this evening length production. Stperet, Tnsberg,
Norway
Commissioned choreography for the dance company Kompaniet Kick Off,
Larvik, Norway
Choreography collaboration with Katie Sun, City Center Studios, NY
Choreography collaboration with Katie Sun, Peridance Capezio Center, NY
Extend Art of Dance, Tnsberg Torg, Norway
Choreography collaboration with Alexander Vestnes, Rica P. Hotel, Sandefjord,
Norway
La Salle de Danse, Norway
La Salle de danse, Norway
Sunny Nova Dance, City Center Studios, NY
Sunny Nova Dance, Dixon Place, NY
Sunny Nova Dance, Steps Studio Theater, NY
Sentrumskirken, Horten, Norway
Sentrumskirken, Horten, Norway
Collaboration project with Naoko Arimura, City Center Studios, NY
Co-choreographer, Extend Art of Dance, Oseberg Kulturhus, Norway

2016

Oseberg kultuhus, Norway

Oseberg kulturhus, Norway
Papirhuset teater, Norway
Papirhuset teater, Norway
Papirhuset teater, Norway
Jazzitude company, Bakkenteigen kulturhus, Norway
Tour of schools in Vestfold county, Norway
Tour of schools in Vestfold county, Norway
Bakkenteigen kulturhus, Norway
Co-choreographer, Extend Art of Dance, Oseberg Kulturhus, Norway

2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
2009

Bergsted Danseensemble, Sandnes kulturhus, Norway

Festival opening, Oseberg kulturhus, Norway
Lille konsertsal, Bjergsted, Norway

2009
2007
2007

COSTUME DESIGN
5

2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2011

Expertise in design and construction of classical tutus

Cinderella (Askepott)

Design and construction of soloist costumes including lead roles of Cinderella,

Prince Charming, The Evil Stepmother, The Stepsisters and The Good Fairy.
Extend Art of Dance, Norway

2015

Show White (Snehvit)

Construction and repair of several soloist and corps de ballet costumes

Extend Art of Dance, Norway

2013

Coppelia

Designed and constructed classical tutu for the role of Swanhilda (lead).
Spotlight Sandefjord, Norway

2013

Lysiliv

Designed and constructed two dresses for the female dancers in the piece.
Dixion Place, NY & City Center Studios, NY

2013

Sleeping Beauty
(Tornerose)

Designed and constructed costumes for the lead roles: Lilac fairy, King,
Queen, Aurora, Prince Florimund, Carabosse, rlighetsfeen, Trivselsfeen,
Sangfeen, Gavmildfeen, Blue bird, Flower soloist, Safirfeen among others.
Extend Art of Dance, Norway

Barn til Lns

Costume design and construction for the musical Barn til Lns
Horten kulturskole, Norway

Ntteknekkeren (The
Nutcracker)

Costume design and construction for the lead roles: Clara, Snow Queen, Snow
prince, Arabian soloists, Sugarplum fairy, Flute soloist as well as more than 50
corps de ballet costumes.
Extend Art of Dance, Norway

Entre la lumire la vie

Designed and constructed two dresses for the female dancers in the piece.
Lille konsertsal Bjergsted, Norway

2010-2011

2010
2007-2009

2007

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Photography dance photography for Extend Art of Dance, Norway and The Next Stage Project, NY among
others
Home care for the elderly Horten county, Norway
Green keeper at Borre golf course, Horten, Norway
Telephone interviewer Norsk Gallup (TNS galup) Oslo, Norway
Retail assistant at Nille, Horten, Norway
Receptionist Extend Art of Dance, Norway
Newspaper distributor Norpost, Norway

2010 - present
2013-2016
2013
2010
2004-2006
2002-2004
1999-2001