ETD WELCOMES OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS!

ETD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE TWO NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: NIKITA COTTON & ERIC GUNHUS.

NIKITA COTTON

Nikita Cotton received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Nikita developed her love of the arts while studying abroad in Florence and London. Nikita is deeply committed to social activism and facilitating outreach to underserved communities; in addition to serving on the Board of ETD, Nikita is the Chair of the Junior Board of The Campaign Against Hunger. Professionally, Nikita is a fintech lawyer (NY admission pending) with particular interest in the intersection of financial and racial inequality.

ERIC GUNHUS

Following years as a Broadway performer and decades in theater regionally and abroad, Eric left performing to launch an event company in 2013 forming EG Event Group, specializing in the not-for-profit sector, corporate and social events.

Theater demands a sense of passion for vision, emotion and creativity. It also requires attention to detail, dependability, hard work and, above all, a flair for compelling storytelling. Eric translates client’s visions into tangible feeling through the creation of innovative and impeccably executed experiences. Whether an intimate social celebration, a branded corporate event or fundraising gala, actualizing the story, rooted in a ‘why” is his key to a successful event.

As a co-founded Dancers For Good, a non-profit annual event in the Hamptons benefitting dancers , he fell deeply in love with ETD which has become a returning staple of the annual lineup. Clients include Inc. Business Owners Council, QVC’s FFANY Shoes On Sale, Newsy, Point Foundation, Stuttering Foundation, The Actors Fund, LGBT Network, Robert Marc Eyewear, Elle Macpherson, Rockefeller Group, CAIS, Room & Board and many private social events.

Originally from Iowa, growing up overseas and attending California State University, Eric now lives in New York and East Hampton with his fiancé. He is proud to serve the vital mission and artistry of Eryc Taylor Dance.