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IGNITE YOUR STRENGTH - ELEVATE YOUR ARTISTRY
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At Ignite, our goal is to transform dancers into powerhouse performers through tailored strength and conditioning programs designed specifically for the demands of dance.
Our mission is to elevate every dancer's performance by:
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Building strength
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Improving flexibility
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Enhancing performance
We address the unique needs of dancers by combining the fundamentals of strength and conditioning with a deep understanding of dance biomechanics and artistry.
Through strengthening the muscles and joints, correcting imbalances, improving alignment and delaying fatigue, dancers are able to move safely for longer.
Our training improves core strength, flexibility, balance, endurance and power, enhancing all aspects of a dancer's performance.
ABOUT NICOLE
As a qualified Pilates Instructor, professionally trained Dance Teacher and soon to be certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nicole integrates pilates and strength training principles to help dancers of all levels excel and reach their full potential.
With over 15 years of experience in the dance industry, including 3 years of elite level full time professional dance and teacher training at Lee Academy and 8 years of dance teaching and private coaching of all age groups and dance genres, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for developing the next generation of dancers into strong, resilient and confident performers.
Her coaching focuses on enhancing dancers’ performance by improving strength and flexibility. Nicole understands that every dancer is unique and strives to meet their individual needs.
Nicole's qualifications include:
- ASCA (Australian Strength and Conditioning Assoc.) Certification - Level 1 (In progress)
- Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
- Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
- Certificate IV in Dance
- Pilates Certification (Matwork)
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Does Your Dancer Keep Hearing the Same Corrections?
If your dancer keeps getting the same corrections in class…
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“Stretch your knees”
“Shoulders down”
“Engage your core”
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But nothing seems to stick- this is why
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It’s not because they’re not trying hard enough...
And it’s not a lack of talent...
IT'S A GAP IN THEIR TRAINING.
Dance classes are essential for developing technique, learning choreography, and building performance skills but they don’t develop the strength and flexibility foundations needed to sustain the demands of dance.
That’s why so many dancers feel stuck…focusing so hard on the corrections their teachers give them but not seeing any real change.
At Ignite, we focus on what’s missing:
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Strength that supports and enhances technique.
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Flexibility training that improves range of motion while maintaining control.
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Developing strong, resilient bodies to reduce the risk of injury.
At Ignite, we don’t guess.
We use proven methods to help your child safely improve FLEXIBILITY, build STRENGTH, and gain CONFIDENCE in their movement.
We don’t just tell dancers what to fix...
...we give them the strength, control, and understanding to actually fix it.​
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So your dancer can stop feeling frustrated...
...and start progressing with confidence.