Originally from Naperville, IL, Nicole moved to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa. In May 2015, she received her BFA in Dance, minor in Exercise Science, and a 200-hour certification in Hatha Yoga. During her time at the university, she worked with choreographers Maurice Watson, Paula Lamamié De Clairac, Eloy Barragan, Alan Sener, Jennifer Muller, Charlotte Adams, George de la Pena, Ester Baker-Tarpaga, Lisa Gonzales, and Armando Duarte. She spent her college summers throughout Chicago and New York dancing at intensives and workshops via Thodos, Lehrer, River North, Keigwin and Company, Paul Taylor and American Dance Festival. After college Nicole began her career with New Territory and Mercury Dance Companies, and currently dances with Cindy Brandle Dance Company. Additionally, she works as a massage therapist and yoga instructor.</p>