Nicole Pellegrino, from Farmingdale, NY, discovered her passion for dance at the age of three and began competing at ten. She further developed her skills while pursuing her education at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville, NY. At Holy Trinity, Nicole
played a pivotal role as a member and captain of both the Varsity Kickline team and the Trinity Dance Company. Her involvement provided her with opportunities to study under renowned artists, including Christina Lynch Markham of the Paul Taylor Dance Company and Ty Lyons Graynor, a former dancer with Graham II and the Limon Dance Company. Currently,
Nicole is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with a minor in Dance at Hofstra University. After graduating in December, she plans to continue her studies to earn dual Master’s degrees in Special Education and Literacy. At Hofstra, she has had the privilege of working with distinguished instructors such as Dyane Harvey-Salaam, Robert Cook, Maiya Redding, Alexandra Williamson, and Jean Benincasa. Nicole has also been an active member of Hofstra’s Danceworks, further enriching her dance experience. Professionally,
Nicole has spent the past three years as the Junior Varsity Kickline Coach at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School. She has also shared her expertise as an instructor at JAM Dance and Fitness Center in Bellmore, NY. Nicole is excited to bring her dedication to dance and education to AIM Dance, where she looks forward to inspiring and mentoring her students in their artistic and personal development.