Career support and guidance for dancers at every stage of their journey
Nicole with Terez Dean Orr and Anthony Cannarella Photo By Chris Hardy
I’m on a mission to build a community of dancers who feel in control of their future and never lose their love of dance. I spent two decades dancing professionally, have choreographed across the country, and most recently was the Director of the Trainee Program at Ballet Idaho. Having been on both sides of the studio, I understand how to navigate the ballet world and I have successfully coached many dancers to fulfilling careers. I created Keep Dancers Dancing to empower dancers by offering a safe neutral space where they can feel supported and understood.
Today, more is expected of dancers than ever before, and it can be overwhelming, frustrating, and confusing to navigate the career of ballet on your own. My goal is to take away the guesswork and uncertainty by giving you the skills you need to thrive in any professional setting, the knowledge to understand what path is right for you, and the support to know you’ve got someone in your corner who’s been there before.
I am passionate about using my experiences and expertise to help dancers feel empowered while nourishing their love of dance. So whether you’re starting out, making a transition, or just want to have more control over your career, Keep Dancers Dancing is here for you.
Have you been dreaming about a career in dance but feel unsure where to start?
Do you stress about auditions and how to stand out in a new environment?
Are you a professional craving some outside guidance or support?
Is there a dancer you want to help succeed but don’t really know how to?
If so…
Keep Dancers Dancing
Understand what a career in dance really looks like
Discover your own personal definition of success
Learn how to develop a professional mindset and build resilience
Improve your overall confidence and technical capabilities
Nourish your love of dance, stay motivated, and KEEP DANCING!
It all starts with investing in yourself!
Whether you’re a pre-professional student, auditioning dancer, or current company member
I can help empower you to thrive.
Individualized Coaching
Let’s create the future you want.
I’m here to listen, support, and guide you throughout your journey. Together, we’ll make a game plan to identify what you want to achieve and understand how to tackle any challenges you face head-on. All while having a supportive guide in your corner.
Private Lessons
Let’s get you there faster!
I’m here to give you control over your technique, by breaking down the physics of technique and building your understanding of how you learn and dance. Together we will develop your professional mindset, improve your mind-body connection, build confidence, and elevate your technical capabilities.
Community Chats
Let’s talk.
Community chats offer a safe space to learn the tools that can help you feel more confident, competent, and capable while you connect with dancers experiencing the same things you.
Upcoming Chats Topics Include:
Getting the most out of your Summer
Becoming an Empowered Dancer
Effectively Using your Voice
It takes a village to help a dancer succeed. Let me help you support the dancers in your life.
Together we can guide them to fulfilling futures!
Seminars and Masterclasses
Let me be a resource.
I’ve worked with schools, colleges, trainee programs, and festivals, speaking on a range of topics for a variety of ages. I can tailor sessions to suit individual needs and can combine lectures with masterclasses to reinforce principles and concepts.
Previous topics have included:
What does a career in dance really look like?
Building a resilient mindset
Best Auditioning Practices
Parent Guidance
Let me help.
Do you have a dancer you want to help succeed but don’t exactly know how to? Let me be your guide through the career process and help you support them as they launch their career