ADTC Role: Staff, Camper Locations: VT #Years: 13 Age: 23
ADTC Dreamer – Meet Ellen M. from NYC!
“My A.D.T.C. Superpower is Dreamer! Well, all of them, but I truly feel hard work pays off…dream BIG.
Dancing is truly the hidden language of the soul and something everyone can speak. I can express myself in a way words cannot! It is my escape and such a beautiful art.
Whenever someone, be it a dance teacher or higher voice, tells me no, it pushes me to work even harder to prove them wrong. A difficult time for me was when I dislocated my knee and my ability to dance was taken from me for a few weeks while I was recovering. This really taught me a lot, though unexpectedly. I truly had to be a team player, watching dance classes, supporting my fellow dancers, and keeping myself healthily healing my body.
I want other girls to learn that anything is possible! No dream is too small. You’re writing your own story.”
Icebreakers
ADTC: Dogs or Cats?
Ellen M: Dogs
ADTC: Hip Hop or Ballet?
Ellen M: Ballet
ADTC: On Time or Late?
Ellen M: On time
ADTC: Loud or Quiet?
Ellen M: Quiet
ADTC: Running or Walking?
Ellen M: Running
ADTC: Save Money or Spend Money?
Ellen M: Save Money
ADTC: Bus Driver or Bus Rider?
Ellen M: Bus Rider
ADTC: Problem Solver or Problem Maker?
Ellen M: Problem Solver
ADTC: Extrovert or Introvert?
Ellen M: Extrovert
ADTC: Call or Text?
Ellen M: Call
ADTC: Insta or Snap?
Ellen M: Insta
ADTC: City or Country?
Ellen M: City
ADTC: Stay Home or Go Out?
Ellen M: Go Out
ADTC: Hawaii or Alaska?
Ellen M: Hawaii
ADTC: Book or Movie?
Ellen M: Book
Short Answer
ADTC: What words do you live by?
Ellen M: Do something ever day that scares you.
ADTC: What or who makes you laugh the most?
Ellen M: My best friends
ADTC: How would your friends describe you?
Ellen M: Passionate, dedicated, outgoing
ADTC: What is your favorite dance style?
Ellen M: Ballet
ADTC: What hobbies do you have outside of dance?
Ellen M: Running, seeing shows, reading, paint by numbers
ADTC: Other than necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
Ellen M: A hug
ADTC: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ellen M: Penne vodka
ADTC: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Ellen M: Paris
ADTC: What is your biggest fear?
Ellen M: Falling
ADTC: What is your favorite Holiday?
Ellen M: Christmas
ADTC: What is your biggest pet peeve?
Ellen M: Stopping at the top/bottom of stairs or escalators
ADTC: Is there a fun fact about you that people might find surprising?
Ellen M: I’m a Radio City Rockette!
Camp Fire Q’s with @ellen_711
ADTC: What is your True Color Personality Style?
Ellen M: I am mostly blue! I agree. I’m a peacemaker! I feel as though I have traits of each color, and it is about balance and being well-rounded!
ADTC: Who is your Idol?
Ellen M: I have many idols – my mom, sister, and dance teachers. I also love Misty Copeland – an African American Ballerina who is so confident in her own skin, breaking down preconceived expectations and visions in the Ballet/Fitness world. She had it tough growing up and is now a huge impact in the dance world.
ADTC: What is your proudest accomplishment & why?
Ellen M: I love being able to support myself in NYC, doing what I love for a living!
ADTC: What goals are you working on right now (in both dance & life)?
Ellen M: In dance, I hope to keep earning my job back as a Radio City Rockette. I also want to dance for a contemporary ballet company and be a part of a Broadway show or tour. In life, I hope to get married and start a family of my own!
ADTC: What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done? What did you learn?
Ellen M: I love to travel, and traveling solo is very daring. I have to be so organized and aware with an open mind. I discovered so much about myself personally, and embraced every bit of culture around the world as I could! At ADTC, we sometimes go ice skating – something I’m not good at/slightly scared of. The young campers helped me, the Director, and we had a blast!
ADTC: What is the your favorite ADTC memory & why?
Ellen M: Magic happens at ADTC! My favorite memories always include watching the growth of the dancers as performers and young ladies from day one through the end of camp! It is truly special to watch friendships grow, struggles be overcome, and share in laughter. The pool parties are always fun, too!
Be an #ADTCidol like Ellen – You Could Win a Week of Dance Camp!
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The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance styles in a highly energetic, challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our technique & explore creative expression in this 1-hr class while energizing movement with emotion. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We layer jazz style over traditional ballet technique & dance to upbeat, popular songs in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance and hip hop foundations in a highly energetic & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!