Operations Associate / BDCM Team 📧

Hometown: Kissimme, FL

Astrological Sign: Gemini ♊️

Etana Sissoko began her dance training at Fantashique Apprentice Dance Company in Orlando, Florida. She continued her dance training throughout middle and high school at the esteemed Osceola County School for the Arts. At OCSA, Etana trained in classical ballet, modern dance techniques and performed in solo and ensemble works in department concerts, local showcase concerts, charity events and the FDEO Florida State Honors Concert. She studied techniques for choreographic process and developed works in contemporary, modern and liturgical styles. Etana was the 2019 ArtsAlive Dance Scholarship Recipient for Osceola County. Etana recently graduated in May 2023 from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program as a double major in Dance and Psychology. Her journey at The Ailey School has given her the opportunity to work with choreographers Ronald K. Brown and Arcell Cabaug, Clifton Brown, Hope Boykin, Mark Caserta, Sonia Dawkins, Chuck Wilt, Sarah Wingo, Francesca Harper, and Janice Rosario. At Fordham, Etana conducted her own research study titled, “The Black Student Experience at Predominately White Institutions: Investigating the Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.” Etana is currently an NBA dancer for the Long Island Nets. Etana looks forward to furthering her career in the performing arts, as well as being a change agent through Black Psychology, social activism and policy change, and dance activism.