Meet Miss Nicole

Nicole  is a Mechanicsville native whose love of dance extends as far back as even her parents can remember. Once a vivacious toddler who loved to move and groove, Nicole’s parents enrolled her in dance classes at the young age of two. From then on, the art of dance was woven into her very being. Starting with a classic combination of ballet and tap for little ones, Nicole continued on to enroll in just about every class possible. From ballet and tap to jazz and musical theater, she soaked up as much of the performing arts world as she could. 

 

As Nicole aged, she discovered her passion for teaching and shaping young minds. She began to assist teachers at dance studios, choreograph for her high school’s musicals, attend countless competitions, and eventually decided to become a classroom teacher in addition to a dance instructor. Nicole attended Virginia Tech, where she got a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, and went on to obtain her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. While at Virginia Tech, she worked at a local dance studio as an instructor where she started her competition choreography journey. Nicole has won numerous choreography awards. She taught in Chesterfield County Public Schools as a classroom teacher, math specialist, and instructional coach for seven years. 

 

Though Nicole has a passion for public education, specifically in educational reform and equity initiatives, she has decided to exchange her teacher’s badge for tap shoes and follow her lifelong dream of opening a dance studio. In addition to being Reign Dance Project’s leading lady, Nicole is a diehard Swiftie, loves anything cat-themed, and visits Disney World any chance she gets. She lives in Chesterfield with her husband, Ryan, and their two cats, Walter and Phoebe. She is also affectionately called “Aunt Cole” by her four favorite little people, Lucy, Graham, Hazel, and Henry.