OPEN LEVEL COACHING

DESIGNED TO ELEVATE YOUR DANCING GOALS

Foundational dance coaching that’s ANYTHING but basic.

What is Open Level Coaching?

I created Open Level Coaching to help you elevate your dancing goals!

This experience is completely customized around your specific needs. This is an opportunity for you to be seen and gain progress in a completely safe and encouraging environment!

OLC is designed for all, but I specialize in teaching absolute beginner dancers (no prior experience) to advanced beginner/intermediate dancers.

If you are preparing for your college submissions, getting ready for your first professional audition, or need a boost to get yourself back into open dance class, OLC is here to help!

  • Jazz (all styles)

  • Tap

  • Ballet

  • Audition Preparation

I specialize in:

Meet your coach, Annie!

I created OLC out of my own experience. There was a point in my young dance training where I hit a plateau. I had talented teachers, yet I was struggling to keep up, and certain moves weren’t connecting in my body. I was in the correct level….so what now?

I decided to seek a private coach. There were no affiliations with my regular studio. She came from a totally different technique. And it was the best investment for my body, my confidence, and my performance. I got comfortable dancing on my own. I learned how to approach techniques that used to drive me nuts, in a whole new way. I started showing up to my group classes feeling solid. I learned about dance history, and my music library expanded. I could have easily stopped when things got hard. Expanding how and where I was learning made me so happy that I stuck with it. It's an honor to pass on the gifts that Pam Raff gave me.

“Come to me with your goals, and we’ll get it done!”

The reviews are in…

  • “I have really enjoyed Broadway Dance classes with Annie Ellertsen. I looked forward to her classes every Thursday when she subbed for Lainie Munro at Ailey Extension. She’s got a wonderfully warm and sympathetic personality, and she appreciates opportunities to answer questions and demonstrate steps. I liked the warm-ups and loved the combos. I’ve taken more Zoom dance classes than I can count, and Annie’s are among my favorites. So if you're looking for teachers or searching for a good class, do yourself a favor and seek out Annie Ellertsen.”

    Roz C.

  • “Annie is a joy. She brings a bright enthusiasm to every class and is as dedicated to teaching us not only the dance itself and building our confidence but also the meaning, story, and historical context of each piece. Her classes are a valuable experience for any dancers education.”

    Grace M.

  • “Annie has been a wonderful teacher, just an absolute delight and a real beacon of light in these times. i love taking her class, she is so accommodating to students of varying abilities, her choreography is fun and accessible, even for absolute beginners like me! Even through the video screen her love and joy of dance come through, and one can't help but be inspired!”

    Ernie M.

  • “Working with Annie as my coach has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had as a dance student. Annie has a rare ability to break down steps and technique in the most accessible, fun, easy-to-understand ways. She is funny, warm, and endlessly encouraging. She treats every lesson as a unique learning opportunity and wants her clients to grow in the best way possible as individuals. She has a deep well of knowledge about dance styles and history and can personalize the 1:1 learning experience. I cannot say enough good things about working with her, or recommend her highly enough.”

    Andrea W.

Reach out to schedule a coaching today!