(teacher) grew up dancing in Niagara Falls, New York. She studied various genres of dance, but jazz, musical theatre and tap have always been her first loves. In her teen years, she performed and competed in various venues throughout the U.S. and Canada. She continued her dance training at George Mason University, SUNY at Buffalo and with Dance Masters of America. Before re-locating to Richmond, she was the co-director of the Cuppett Dance Company in Vienna, Virginia. While with C.D.C., her students received a variety of awards including Teen Miss Dance of America, Chapter 17. Nicole resides in the West End with her husband Eric and her favorite little person Kirstyn (‘lil k’). Nicole is very grateful for the dedication of her students and their hard work this year (and their fabulous parents). BREAK-A-LEG dancers!!! Happy 25 years, Miss Jessica…25 looks good on you!! A special shout out to “BUFFALO” – I couldn’t do it without you!