Nichole Nance

Instructor

Arizona Circus Center

Nichole is an aerial artist and coach, professional mermaid performer, certified group fitness instructor, and yoga instructor. She found her love of the movement arts when she entered the world of aerial arts in 2016. She specializes in aerial silks but has experience with a variety of aerial apparatuses including aerial hoop, dance trapeze, and straps. Over the years, Nichole began to find her own unique style and developed a particular fondness for storytelling through her art.In 2018, Nichole was introduced to the world of professional mermaid performance through the Arizona Renaissance Festival and has returned each year to bring mermaid magic and smiles to families. In 2019, she took home first place in All-Stars Silks at Aerialympics Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a coach, Nichole focuses on helping her students find their unique style and personality whether it's through movement in yoga or through performance in aerial arts. Her greatest joy in teaching is watching her students surprise themselves when they see what their bodies can do.