Nicole Carroll-Rutherford – Regional Dance Director

Where are you from?  Brooklyn, Wisconsin

Professional Accomplishments:

  • World Open Professional American Rhythm Champion
  • 8 times United States Open Professional American Rhythm Finalist
  • 2 times Overall Top Professional Couple of the Year
  • 4 times Top Overall United States Pro-Am Female Instructor
  • Seen on Nostalgia, Good Life TV
  • Seen on PBS Championship Ballroom Dancing
  • Performed on “Dancing with the Stars” Christmas at Disney World
  • Performed Live for TV on America’s Ballroom Challenge Show “Legends and Champions”

Bio: 
Nicole has a background in gymnastics, singing and acting.  She started dancing as a hobby in her teens and was asked if she would be interested in becoming a Dance Instructor, Obviously she said ,Yes!
Nicole competed for many years with her students in all styles.  She produced many champions as a teacher and coach.
Nicole also competed successfully with her professional partner & Husband Dan Rutherford.  Currently, Nicole is one of the top coaches in the United States.

Goals:

  • To Inspire
  • To help people be all they want to be
  • Bring greater joy to a persons life through dance

Hobbies: Dancing, Singing, Boating Camping, Being in Nature

Favorite Quote:  “Dancers are Gods Athlete’s.” Albert Einstein

I love being in the dance industry because:  It is my passion! You become mentally, physically and spiritually stronger.  The constant is growing into a better you and helping others to achieve these same goals in their way.  I love helping people feel the passion joy and love that I have for this Art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playlist

6 Videos

01 Cha-Cha

01 Cha-Cha

1:04
02 Rumba

02 Rumba

0:59
03 Rumba

03 Rumba

2:25
04 Swing

04 Swing

0:46
05 Bolero

05 Bolero

1:34
06 Mamba

06 Mamba

1:04

Nicole Carroll-Rutherford