ELLIE SWIATKIWSKY - Ellie Swiatkiwsky began her dance training at the age of 5 in Orange, New South Wales Australia. After studying the performing arts in Sydney she moved to New York City to obtain her BFA from The Juilliard School under the direction of Lawrence Rhodes. An active member of the community, she has held many leadership positions at the school and has enjoyed collaborating with her actor and musician peers. During her Summer breaks she spent her time furthering her training at the Gaga Intensive in Tel Aviv Israel, Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Steamboat Springs Colorado as well as backpacking countries such as Ecuador, Indonesia, South Africa, Israel, Cyprus and England. Ms Swiatkiwsky also has a passion for community outreach and in 2012 travelled to Johannesburg South Africa, where she taught dance to children and mothers who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. She also is a GLUCK Community Service Fellow, performing in care facilities through out NYC. Ms. Swiatkiwsky would like to thank her parents and local community for their generosity and support.
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