Nikki Chalas, a rising arts executive with over ten years of experience in the dance and theatre industries, has been named Executive Director of ZviDance.

Emerging from a background as a performer, with credits spanning from dancing with K.C. and the Sunshine Band, to creating movement for Nickelodeon’s Dora la Exploradora, Broadway and off-Broadway shows, Nikki Chalas brings a new energy and a fresh perspective to performing arts management, with a unique understanding of artists needs. As a New York City-based arts executive and creative producer, Nikki has worked with many dance-based theatrical companies and productions both in the United States and around the world. Prior to her appointment to ZviDance, Nikki was the Executive Director of the U.S. Operation of The Aluminum Show, where she served as Production Manager and Creative Supervisor, leading the show on major tours throughout Spain, Russia, Italy, and France. Nikki also held the position of Creative Consultant on Breaking Surface - Flying Dance Theatre Over Water and has worked with KEIGWIN AND COMPANY in multiple capacities, including assisting choreographer, Larry Keigwin, on many independent projects. Nikki's international experience particularly drives her desire to work on new, innovative projects – and with companies who have the depth, experience and resources to support this kind of ambition. Nikki holds her BFA in Dance and minor in Theatre from The Ohio State University. Having known Zvi Gotheiner for many years, Nikki is thrilled to be joining ZviDance as Executive Director and is looking forward to leading the company in the upcoming years.