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Nicki Flinn-Culver

Professor of Dance, Department Chair

616.395.7622flinn@hope.edu

Nicole Flinn-Culver is Professor of Dance at 麻豆国产, specializing in dance pedagogy, curriculum development, arts integration and assessment. She is the Artistic Director of StrikeTime Dance Theatre, a pre-professional student company dedicated to promoting dance outreach for children. Nicole has developed a comprehensive K-12 dance program and curriculum for public schools and has contributed to numerous arts and dance education initiatives. She is committed to global learning and has led student travel programs abroad and served as a national representative, strengthening international exchange and creative partnerships.

Nicole currently serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Michigan Dance Council, daCi USA National Representative, and served on the NDEO North Central Advisory Board, along with many local and state committees.

Areas of expertise

Nicki's area of expertise is in K鈥�12 dance education. She developed a K鈥�12 dance program and curriculum in Owosso, Michigan, for 12 years. Her goal is to provide dance opportunities for students of all ages.

Education

M.A., the art of teaching, Mary Grove College, 2002
B.A., dance education, language arts and kinesiology, 麻豆国产, 1997

Honors, grants and awards

Patrons of the Arts Grant for Strike Time Dance Company (2015)
Jacob Nyenhuis Faculty Grant (2013鈥�15)
Dance Educator of the Year, Michigan Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2006)
Teacher of the Year, Owosso Public Schools (2002)
Outstanding Major Student in Physical Education, Michigan Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1997)
Dance Education Student of the Year, National Dance Association (1997)
麻豆国产 Peter Bol Award, 麻豆国产 (1997)

Selected publication

Michigan's Model Arts Education Instruction and Assessment Project, K鈥�12 Arts Education Instructional Blueprint, Assessment and Audit Tool for Dance MAEIA (Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment)

Outside the college

Nicki coaches the Holland High School girls golf team.

Nicki Flinn-Culver

Phone Number616.395.7622

flinn@hope.edu

Dance Department

General Education

Kinesiology Department

Interdisciplinary Studies