Nicole is a 2003 graduate of Saint Mary’s College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Dance. She has been dancing for the past 24 years and teaching for 12 years. Her dance styles include all of the Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing. She has competed Professionally in the American Rhythm Division & finished as high as 4th in the finals at the Indiana Challenge in 2010 & 2011 and competes Pro/Am, with her students. Nicole’s dance background also includes tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, musical theatre, lyrical, modern, Andrean High School Pom Squad, and gymnastics. She had the opportunity to teach showchoir (singing and dancing) in Amsterdam, Walt Disney World, Ohio, and Illinois. Nicole is currently the Manager and full-time dance instructor at DanceSport.
Matt currently resides in Middlebury, Indiana. Matt has been dancing for 4 years and teaching all of the Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing for the past 4 years. He competes Professionally in the American Rhythm Division ( finishing as high as 4th in the finals at the Indiana Challenge in 2010 & 2011 ) and Pro/Am with his students. He now has a new partnership with Kate. He also enjoys art illustration, graphic design and martial arts. Matt is currently the Dance Director and full-time dance instructor at DanceSport.
Joey is originally from Michigan. In the past, Joey has traveled around Michigan performing and entertaining the communities, at numerous events through a non-profit organization called, The Dance Company - including various styles of dancing ranging from Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, and Adagio. Joey joined the DanceSport staff in 2009. Joey competes Professionally in the American Rhythm Division & Pro/Am with his students and teaches all of the Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing. Joey is currently the Supervisor and a full-time dance instructor and "having the time of his life!
Kate was raised in South Bend, Indiana and began dancing at age 6 at Southold Dance Theatre, where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and lyrical. She also took her dancing talents to the stage in various productions; such as Anything Goes, Singing in the Rain, and Cabaret. Kate joined the DanceSport Staff in 2011 and is thrilled to be a part of spreading the joy of dance to others. She competes, with her partner Matt, in The Professional American Rhythm Division.
Lauren was born in Cincinnatti, OH and grew up in South Bend. She began dancing at the age of 8, and has participated in performances of Irish dance, Jazz, hip-hop, and the Russian Moscow Ballet The Nutcracker. Lauren is a 2008 graduate of St. Joseph's high school, and has attended Indiana University of South Bend. She was a member of her high school dance team as well as the Varsity cheerleading squad all four years, and was honored to hold the title of Varsity captain her senior year. She also enjoys volleyball, horseback riding, and skiing. Lauren joined the DanceSport staff in 2011 and is currently the full time receptionist.
Kevin currently resides in South Bend, Indiana. He has been dancing for 10 years and teaching for 3 years. He also enjoys doing showcases and competitions with his students. Kevin is currently a part-time dance instructor at DanceSport. Kevin is also a well-known DJ specializing in playing music for ballroom dance events, competitions, weddings, etc.