ABOUT ME

First Name: Nicole
Nickname: Nikki
Hometown: Hamburg, PA
Occupation: Full-Time Student / Pharmacy Technician / Model
Education: Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Hobbies: Dancing, Running, Going to the Gym, Reading, Writing, Spending time with my family and friends, and of course, being with my boyfriend
Previous Cheer/Dance Instruction: Dance Pointe Studio in Hamburg, PA - competitive dancing and formal training in jazz, ballet, lyrical, pointe, tap, acrobatics, modern, character/miming, and Polynesian dancing. In college, I joined the KU Breakers, a student-run organization specializing in the training and preparation for break-dance performances across campus and beyond. I was also chosen as a member of the Reading Raptors dance team in 2007.
Dance Performance Experience: Recitals, dance competitions, parades and beauty pageants (as a backup dancer AND as a competitor!). In addition, I was a magician's assistant for a year. I also choreographed the 2006 Gospel Explosion performance for the Kutztown University Gospel Choir.
Cheerleading Performance Experience: The Reading Raptors - I performed at their summer-league football games throughout the 2007 season
Favorite quote: "Dance like no one is watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like no one is listening, Live like it's heaven on earth."
Proudest accomplishment: Making my mother cry at graduation
Favorite Movie: "Never Been Kissed" with Drew Barrymore ~ It reminds me of how dorky I was in high school!
I am happiest when: I make someone smile :)
Most embarrassing moment: Running my face right into a mirror at my first Reading Phillies Audition practice!!! ;)
Favorite childhood cartoon: Bambi - how do you NOT love Bambi?
Favorite dessert: Ice Cream (strawberry)
Lifetime goal: To make my family proud and make a positive difference in this world.