Casie Nicole
Ballet Faculty
Level 7/8 Ballet/Pointe
Casie Nicole began her dance training at the age of three in Fishers, Indiana, with the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble. She continued her training on scholarship with prestigious programs including the University of Cincinnati CCM, The Rock School, Chautauqua Institution School of Dance, and Milwaukee Ballet before launching her professional ballet career.
Casie has performed professionally with Charlotte Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Minnesota Ballet, Fort Wayne Ballet, and Ballet Initiative (formerly Ballet Theatre of Indiana). Throughout her career, she has performed works by renowned choreographers including George Balanchine and Dwight Rhoden, as well as principal roles such as Nikiya in La Bayadère and Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
In addition to her performing career, Casie has dedicated more than a decade to ballet education and mentorship. She has served as an instructor, coach, Youth Company Director, Rehearsal Director, and Administrator with organizations including Fort Wayne Ballet's Auer Academy, Project Ballet, Central Indiana Academy of Dance, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Indy Dance Academy, and White River Ballet Company.
Known for her nurturing yet technically precise approach, Casie is passionate about helping dancers develop strong technique, artistry, confidence, and a lifelong love of dance. She enjoys working with students of all ages and levels, from young beginners to aspiring pre-professional dancers.