Dance Instructor
Nicole is an entrepreneur, professional dance teacher and choreographer with over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. She is based in Orlando, FL, and is the owner and director of Hell on Heels, Inc. Nicole specializes in jazz, jazz funk, hip hop, heels dance, lyrical & contemporary styles.Growing up, Nicole trained & danced competitively at prestigious studios like Rolann’s School of the Dance in Longwood, Florida bringing in multiple national titles and first overall placements.She has extensive experience teaching dance classes, choreographing dynamic routines, and maintaining high-energy classes. Nicole has also performed as a professional dancer with the Orlando Magic Basketball Team for 7 seasons as a team captain and the Orlando Predators Prowler dance team, showcasing her talents in front of thousands of fans and engaging with the community as an ambassador. She also choreographed many routines performed throughout the season; some performed at playoffs! During her time dancing professionally, Nicole was chosen to represent the Orlando Magic at the NBA’s Allstar Weekend in New Orleans backup dancing for artists like Joe Jonas, Remy Ma & Fat Joe with guests like Beyonce & Jay-Z sitting in the audience.Nicole has also performed styles like ballroom, latin & partnering on Telemundo’s “El Artista” (similar to American Idol) dancing with artists like Luis Fonsi.In addition to her dance career, Nicole is a licensed insurance agent with USHEALTH Advisors - The Insurance Couple, Inc., where she has achieved over $2 million in sales. Her skills also include social media influence, content creation, team management, and recruiting.
Nicole received her dance training from prestigious institutions such as Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, Millennium Dance Complex, and the Debbie Allen School of Dance. She has worked with Break The Floor Productions, JUMP, and Nuvo dance conventions, assisting faculty with all levels of classes and managing backstage operations.
Nicole attended the University of Central Florida before moving to New York to broaden her dance career. After getting married, and settling into her career, she chose to move back to Florida to continue to inspire and mentor dancers through her teaching and choreography.