ABOUT NICOLE
Nicole integrates pilates and strength training principles to help dancers of all levels excel and reach their full potential.
With over 15 years of experience in the dance industry, including 3 years of full time training at Lee Academy, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for developing the next generation of dancers into strong, resilient and confident performers.
Her coaching focuses on enhancing dancers’ performance by building strength and flexibility while preventing injury. She has a deep understanding of bio-individuality and strives to meet every dancer’s unique needs.​
Nicole's qualifications include:
- Diploma of Dance
- Certificate IV in Dance
- Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
- Pilates Matwork Certification
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I started dance at 9 years old, much later than most dancers.
From the very beginning, I had an undeniable love for dance and a work ethic my teachers often described as unmatched.
Despite this, I wasn’t blessed with natural flexibility and had to work harder than my peers to progress in dance. I’ll never forget how the physiotherapist taking my pre pointe exam told me that I’d never have a flat middle split because of my hip structure.
I’m the type of person that doesn’t take no for an answer and I was determined to not let that statement define me.
Instead of allowing it to limit me, it became a turning point for understanding what really affects flexibility and strength.
Through implementing the right exercises into my training program, I was able to achieve a flat middle split, among many of my other goals in dance.
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More importantly, I learnt something that would shape everything I do today:
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MOST DANCERS AREN'T LACKING EFFORT—THEY'RE LACKING THE RIGHT TRAINING.
With over 15 years of experience in the dance industry, teaching students of all ages and levels, I began to see a consistent pattern.
Dance classes are essential- they build technique, artistry and performance skills and develop a dancer’s ability to pick up choreography.
However, I noticed that typical studio dance classes don’t address the strength and flexibility limitations that many young dancers struggle with.
A “one size fits all approach” often leaves many dancers feeling frustrated and defeated.
At the same time, I was seeing more and more dancers dealing with preventable injuries, particularly in the knees, ankles and hips.
In most cases it came down to one thing -
The body wasn’t strong enough to support the demands being placed on it.
That’s why I’ve developed Ignite Dance Coaching - a science based program that focuses on improving the underlying strength, flexibility and technique limitations that many dancers experience.
It is designed to complement traditional dance training, not replace it.
We need to remember that dancers are athletes and if you want to perform like an athlete, you need to train like one.
No other sport relies solely on skill practice without targeted strength and conditioning.
Dance shouldn’t be any different.
Ignite Dance Coaching is designed to be ACCESSIBLE, FLEXIBLE, and RESULTS-DRIVEN.
Having grown up in regional NSW, I’m committed to providing high-quality, industry-level training to dancers in regional areas, so they have the same opportunities to grow, improve, and succeed as those in major cities.
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I also offer all of my training online via Zoom, making my program available to anyone regardless of where they live.
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Ignite Dance Coaching is suitable for:
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School aged dancers who want to enhance and support their existing dance training.
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Pre-professional/professional dancers focused on longevity, strength and injury prevention.
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Dance schools who want to add a strength and conditioning program to their timetable.
We offer:
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Group Classes for Junior and Senior Dancers
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Private 1:1 Coaching
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Holiday Workshops
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Strength and Conditioning Programs for Dance Schools
All available in person in Grafton, NSW or online via Zoom.
Whether your dancer is looking to improve flexibility, build strength, prevent injuries, or gain a competitive edge
Ignite provides the tools and guidance to help them get there.
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Why I created Ignite Dance Coaching -
