artist. educator. activist.

Hana Hou! Magazine

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“Nikki is a stellar artist, educator, and leader. I have worked with her in a variety of capacities and am consistently impressed with her thoughtfulness, artistic rigor, and commitment to values of justice and equity. I believe she is a leader in the field, both in the future and right now.”

“I recently participated in Danica's 12-hour Professional Development (PD) on Fine Arts Theatre Standards, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to every theatre teacher, regardless of their experience level. From the moment I entered, Danica created a welcoming and inclusive environment. Her approach ensured that every participant felt seen, heard, and valued. Input and reflection were not only encouraged but also genuinely acknowledged. This was an incredibly enriching experience, and I believe any theatre educator would benefit immensely from her guidance.”

“Danica is an inventive and collaborative theatre-maker. It was great to be in a room with her working on Moby Dick. Her energy and creativity made the play better.”

“I worked with Danica for two intense weeks preparing and executing the large Danish TYA festival “Aprilfestival.” She is intellectually very well founded and has the ability to apply her knowledge in reflections of the everyday practices every work consists of as well as to the strategic dimensions and broader context of the activity. She works well under pressure, communicates very well and is efficient on a computer. This is combined with strong social skills – she brings a warm and positive energy to the team and transmits that to external partners, customers or, in our case, festival visitors. I am sure she will contribute significantly to all teams and working groups in the field of culture and outside.”

“Danica has a plethora of ideas and a deep well of enthusiasm for developing exciting participatory workshops. We co-developed a training workshop for cooperative businesses with master students in sustainability and other programs, using performance-/theater-based pedagogies. The workshop was a success and provided valuable learning experiences for both participants and students. I would highly recommend Danica as a workshop organizer and facilitator.”

“I consulted Danica to help me plan a short introductory course for first-year law students, which focused on the use of persuasion and storytelling in the lawyering profession. Lawyers can learn a number of practical and vital skills from the arts. Such include negotiation techniques, adequate communication, and presentation of facts and varying narratives. Danica used her extensive knowledge of theatre and education to help create a plan that not only engaged the students, but also elevated the way they saw their role in the profession. During our consultation, she listened carefully and extensively to what I was trying to accomplish, and then synthesized the information into specific moguls and exercises. The students gained valuable information and overall truly enjoyed the class. She is also a pleasure to work with.”