Nicole Carpeneto is a passionate teacher, choreographer and Pilates instructor based in Toronto, Canada. She has been dancing since the age of 6, and during this time, she has trained in a wide variety of styles, including jazz, acrobatics, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre and modern. Nicole has had the opportunity to take class with various choreographers in the dance industry including Denise Wall, Stacey Tookey and Ray Leaper.
Nicole is a certified A.D.A.P.T. dance teacher, having completed her training through Brian and Faye Foley’s Teacher Training School. She is also a graduate of the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts dance program, where she further developed her technical training in ballet and modern. Committed to continually expanding her knowledge as an educator and artist, Nicole has participated in numerous dance training opportunities and courses throughout Canada.
In addition to her dance training, Nicole is a certified Pilates instructor, bringing her knowledge of movement, alignment, strength, and body awareness into her teaching. Her background in Pilates allows her to help dancers develop greater physical awareness, build strength, improve technique, and support healthy movement habits both inside and outside the studio.
Nicole discovered her passion for teaching at a young age and quickly developed a love for choreographing, mentoring, and helping dancers reach their full potential. She strives to create an encouraging and positive environment where students feel challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.
As an educator, Nicole believes that dance is about more than developing technique, it is about building confidence, discipline, creativity, and a genuine love for movement. She is grateful for the many opportunities that have shaped her career and is excited to continue sharing her knowledge, experience, and passion with the next generation of dancers.
