Originally from Sydney, Nicole started dancing at age 6, as a young Ballet dancer completing her British Ballet Organisation (BBO) dance exams and soon found herself exploring other dance styles such as Jazz, Tap and Lyrical. She took the professional leap into the industry completing her full-time Diploma in Performing Arts at ED5International in 2014, and has since expanded her knowledge in all aspects of Performing Arts.
Nicole has had 20 years of dance experience, and a successful career in the professional world of Performing Arts including dancing, acting and modelling. Nicole appeared on "Home and Away", modelled for "Fantastic Furniture" and catwalked in the runway show for corporate fashion designer "Karen Gee". Nicole has danced along side Rhonda Burchmore and Leo Sayer, danced at the "Sensation Festival of Life" at Spotless Stadium alongside globally recognised DJ's such as Deadmau5. Nicole appeared in Moana star Olivia Foa'i's Music Video "Hau La" and in 2019 had the privilege of dancing at New York City's very famous "Broadway Dance Centre".
Nicole has been teaching for over 12 years with her talents taking her all around Australia. She has a strong technical influence on her teaching methods and teaches all styles for all ages from Tiny Tots to Adults. In 2022, Nicole will begin her studies with the Royal Academy of Dance "Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies", and can't wait for the further opportunities this will provide for NDF students. Nicole prides herself on running a positive and supportive learning environment where everyone feels they can openly express their love for dance in a safe and loving environment.
Originally from Cape Town South Africa, Klaudia started her dancing journey at the young age of 3 and started competing professionally in Ballet Competitions. After immigrating to Australia at the age of 10, she continued dancing and every year has a new, deeper love for dancing.
Klaudia was trained under Kristie Smee (RAD Examiner) in all styles of dancing and started Assistant Teaching at age 14. At age 19, she completed a Teaching Certificate in Safe Dance. Klaudia’s dance journey has taken her from Sydney to LA (dancing at Disneyland). Klaudia is classically trained, but her main focus for the last 5 years has been teaching Hip-Hop, tapping into her roots and helping her students learn and love various styles from Afro Beats to Break Dancing.
Klaudia has been Teaching Full-Time 2 years, however started teaching in 2016 and can’t imagine doing anything else! She always aims to bring a fun energetic and enjoyable learning experience for all her students.
Klaudia has entered Hip-Hop Solos in numerous Competitions and recently her choreography won a perfect score of 100/100 at a National Competition! Klaudia is extremely excited to be able to see the talented kids at Nicole’s Dance Factory grow and feel more confident in Hip-Hop!
Jenna began dancing at the age of 4 in Sydney in the styles of Ballet, Jazz and Tap before getting further involved in styles including Hip-Hop, Cheerleading, Contemporary/ Lyrical, Acrobatics and Irish Dance. She is currently in her second year of studying her full-time Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts at ED5International and is very excited to enter the industry as a professional after graduating at the end of 2022.
She has participated in a tour of the USA and the Caribbean in 2019. Highlights of this tour involved performing multiple times on the Harmony of the Seas (Royal Caribbean), at Universal Studios and Walt Disney World in Orlando. Jenna has also been involved in many dance/ cheerleading extravaganza's for the West Tigers and Penrith Panthers.
Jenna began assistant teaching Hip-Hop and Acrobatics at the age of 14 and has been teaching her own classes since she was 16 in all styles, catering for tiny dancers to young adults and varying skill levels.
She really enjoys watching her students grow and achieving their goals in Acro and Dance!
Darcy has been an original member of Nicole's Dance Factory since our opening in 2018. She comes from a long line of Circus and Acrobatic talent in her family and displays an array of talent in all dance styles including Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet and is best known for her Acrobatics skills.
Darcy has been Assistant Teaching at NDF for the last two years and continues to grow and develop her Teaching skills along-side NDF Staff. We love having Darcy and her youthful, bubbly nature in the room and we can not wait to watch her talent and skills continue to shine both as a Student and a Teacher at Nicole's Dance Factory!
We are so lucky to have Miss Sylvana as our Receptionist and Head of Admin at Nicole's Dance Factory. You can find Miss Sylvana at NDF Monday through to Saturday and at special studio events such as Concerts, Fetes and Rehearsals. Miss Sylvana has experience working in Childcare and in Reception and Admin making her the perfect addition to Team NDF!
Miss Sylvana can't wait to greet you at NDF and make your experience warm and welcoming!