EDUCATOR
For Higher Education and Professionals
Nicolette has had an exciting and diverse career as a performer, whilst concurrently growing as a teacher and mentor. She is constantly striving to pass her passion for dance onto the next generation through work within schools, colleges and universities including lecturing for a year at the Institute of Arts Barcelona (IAB), two years at Chester University and guest lecturing at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. ​
Kyle Richardson Media
For Everyone
Nicolette believes in the positive affect dance has on everyone and has worked within the community leading classes for a range of ages and levels. She has spent an extensive amount of time assisting and leading dance workshops for the charity; Fallen Angels Dance Theatre supporting people on their recovery journey.
Dance & Move Class @ Inner Space, Newlyn
For Primary Education
Nicolette has worked within the primary education setting focusing on Creative Dance linked to learning topics within their wider syllabus such as South America, The prehistoric period and Olympic sports.
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"Miss Whitley was an inspiration in her dance sessions with children here at Alverton. She delivered sequences of lessons across different age ranges adapting them as appropriate for each class. Her lessons are fun and engaging and build skills progressively week on week. She has an excellent rapport with the children and her classes develop their confidence as well as promoting physical activity and dance skills."
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Year 2 Students:
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'I loved all the different dances we learned!’
‘I liked how she taught us so many moves.’
‘I like all the games we played in her lessons.’
’She is so flexible and kind!’
Mr John Dawe Alverton Primary School
Teaching @ Cornwall Dance School
Mentoring
Nicolette is passionate about building confidence through dance and personal support. She gives her students the tools to realise their potential, develop their skills and improve their performance. Nicolette draws on her own understanding, personal experiences and her own mentors to assist and support young people in achieving their goals.