Nicole’s ballet journey began in kindergarten. Trained in the Cecchetti method, Contemporary and Jazz Ballet in Johannesburg, South Africa under Diana Ward-Hull; she later brought her love of dance to Melbourne where she was mentored by Jeanette Liddell and earned entry into the Certificate IV in Dance Teaching at Box Hill Tafe. Nicole’s expertise is complemented by her Diploma of Vocational Education & Training - Instructional Design, grounded in adult learning principles.

After a foot injury shifted her relationship with movement, Nicole cultivated deep body awareness and a mindful appreciation for motion. She teaches ballet as a practice of intentional, conscious embodiment. Her classes emphasise ballet not just as an art form, but as a sustainable, practice—especially for adult bodies seeking safety, understanding, and joy in movement.

Read Nicole’s blog on why she dances here.

“I’ve loved ballet for as long as I can remember, but my real passion for teaching adults began when I realised how few spaces truly supported adult learners. After years of training in traditional schools, I saw a pattern: adults were often treated as an afterthought. Adults come to ballet with courage, curiosity, and rich life experience. Helping them reconnect with movement—often after years away—feels incredibly meaningful. I opened Ballet Éternel to give adults the dedicated home they deserve—a place where they can train seriously, progress safely, and feel proud of every step. Sharing this craft with adults is not just my job; it’s my calling.”