Hey! nice to meet you!

My name is Elyse Niederee (uh-LEES KNEE-dur-ree), welcome to my website!

I’m originally from the mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah. Growing up with easy access to nature and incredible outdoor recreation opportunities has shaped me as a person and as an artist.

Even after running around in the mountains, I still couldn’t stand still! I’m very lucky that I found dance at such a young age as my first love and creative outlet. 

I moved to NYC in 2008 to pursue dance and musical theater. In the decades I’ve spent in NYC I have trained with incredible teachers, I’ve gotten to do some amazing gigs, I’ve traveled the world performing and creating, and most importantly, I’ve built a community and a network that inspires me, and pushes me to continue to challenge myself creatively.

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Some Human Attributes!

My love of the outdoors knows no bounds. I have an insatiable lust for National Parks, nature in all forms and seasons, State Capitols, and history. My happiest place is waking up in a tent to the cool late spring sunrise of the desert with my hair smelling like campfire from the night before. 

I love checking out the single bar in a small town on road trips.

I love walking barefoot on dewy grass.

I love the peace I feel when I peruse the book titles on my parents bookshelf.

I love the thrill I feel riding my bike over the bridges in NYC.

I love laughing with my friends. 

Ask me where to hike, and I would love to tell you, or better yet, I would love to join you!