Ise Verstegen

Ise Verstegen is a Lecturer at Amsterdam University of the Arts (Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten) and Ecole des Sables in Senegal, specializing in Dance in Education. She holds dual qualifications from these institutions and focuses on transcultural dance pedagogy. Her work emphasizes rhythmic dynamic approaches to integrate cultural diversity in primary and secondary education.

Education:

• Graduate of Amsterdam University of the Arts – Dance in Education
• Ecole des Sables, Senegal – Germaine Acogny Technique specialization

Research Interests:

• Theoretical frameworks for rhythmic dynamic teaching methods
• Cultural exchange in dance education
• Body-centered learning strategies
• Application of Germaine Acogny Technique in metropolitan schools

Publications focus on podcast-based pedagogical resources (2021) and foundational research on rhythmic-dynamic transcultural dance education in primary schools (2019).

Professional Activities:

• Primary/secondary education teacher in Netherlands
• Founder/artist of company uniYoon
• Collaborations with Germaine Acogny, Patrick Acogny, and international artists

Labs/Teams: Active in Research Group Arts Education at AHK, contributing to transcultural education innovation.