NICOLE

What is your dancing background?
I grew up dancing at Infinity Dance Academy where I was able to win multiple national titles myself and with my team. I also danced with the Avon Gold Varsity Dance team all four years of high school. I spent some time on Xiphos Corps in college, then went on to become a Pacemate in 2018!

Outside of dancing, what are your hobbies and interests?
Outside of dancing, I also compete in pageants and model. This year I was able to move on to Miss Indiana as Miss Capital City and worked with a handful of photographers. I also enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, exploring new parks and restaurants, choreographing, making new outfits myself or trying new activities and things in general!

What's one interesting fact about you?
I have torn both of my ACLs and my meniscus! I like to use my platform as a dancer and a Pacemate to show others they can pull through and follow their dreams no matter what roadblock comes their way.

What is the best thing about Indiana fans?
Indiana fans have a different kind of energy. You won’t find what you can find at a Pacers game anywhere else. They are committed to coming to games and are always cheering the whole organization on, not only the players. The fans give me so much energy as a dancer!

If you could be a backup dancer for one musical artist, who would it be and why?
If I could be a backup dancer for one musical artist, it would have been Queen. I am a huge fan of their music, and it would be an honor if someone as entertaining as them would use me to add to their performance!