Nicole A. Goodson

Dancer/instructor/choreographer in the Washington, DC metro area. Nicole grew up performing and competing in the area, nationally and internationally. She trained with Henry LeTang, Joe Lanteri of NYCDA, Tommy Ralabate, Christine Grogis, Fran Peters and Jimmy Peters. Nicole is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

Professionally, Nicole toured with Sesame Street live as a performer and Assistant Performance Director. She lived and danced in Japan, performing in a Las Vegas style show. She later danced for the Washington Wizards Dance Team and multiple companies in the area and abroad. She participated in a collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra at the prestigious Kennedy Center.

Nicole has judged numerous dance competitions and dance team tryouts from High School teams to NBA teams. Several of her students are pursuing professional dance careers and many are on nationally ranked College Dance Teams (Towson University, University of Louisiana, East Carolina, James Madison University, Radford University and Virginia Tech).

Nicole is an adjunct professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She has been selected for inclusion in Who's Who in Fine Arts Higher Education. Her teachings also include local studios, community centers and high school dance teams. She is the founder and co-director of "Break It Down" (a dance team training program) which gives kids a chance at "making it" on their high school dance team. Nicole has produced award winning routines as well as, well-trained dancers. She looks forward to fulfilling her dream and sharing her knowledge with as many young dancers as possible.