Nicole

Black Pearls Director

Nicole is the Dance Team Director for the Peoria Pirates Black Pearls. She is a former NBA and AFL dancer. Her dance experience includes the Luvabulls (Chicago Bulls) and Adrenaline Rush Dancers (Chicago Rush). Nicole also founded and directed her own dance team for the Schaumuburg Flyers baseball organization. Nicole is also a full-time and freelance graphic designer. When she isn’t dancing or designing, Nicole can be found spending time with her husband and family.

Hometown: McHenry, IL
Age: 29
High School: McHenry East
College and Major: Concordia University Chicago - Graphic Design and Communications
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Pets: My dog Lily
Hobbies: Dance and Design

Dance and Cheerleading Experience: Luvabulls (NBA Chicago Bulls), Adrenaline Rush Dancers (AFL Chicago Rush), founder and director of the Schaumburg Flyers Dance Team (professional baseball)

What would you like to be doing in 5 years: Still directing the Black Pearls and have children

Nicole’s Favorites…
Food: French Fries
Song: More Than a Feeling - Boston
TV Show: Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol, Full House
Movie: Dirty Dancing
Musical Artist: I love Classic Rock
Restaurant: BW3
Place to Shop: Discovery or Gordmans
Style of Dance: Hip Hop

Three words that describe me: Christian, Passionate, Caring 

Celebrity Dream Date: Patrick Swayze (I always wanted to dance with him) or Leonardo DiCaprio

Most people don’t know this about me: I am a JFK Assassination Buff

Most famous person I have ever met: I have met alot of them, it’s kind of my thing…Paula Abdul, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Clay Aiken, Bo Bice, Catherine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, tons of American Idols, Simon Fuller (creator of American Idol), Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, Rascall Flatts, Jim Brickman, Joel Osteen, Kevin Pollack, Leeza Gibbons, Tabitha and Napoleon, Darrin Henson, Carrie Ann Inaba, Nigel Lythgoe, John Paxson, Bob Love, Johnny Red Kerr

Greatest Accomplishment to Date: Being a Chicago Luvabull

Dream Vacation Spot: Hawaii

Favorite Thing You Own: iPhone

I’m happiest when: I am with my family or dancing

Best advice or quote: Sing like nobody is listening, Dance like nobody is watching, Love like you’ve never been hurt, Live like it’s heaven on earth!

Best advice you could give young children who aspire to be a professional cheerleader or dancer?  Believe in yourself

Pregame Ritual: Crank up Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” in the locker room and also attend Faith and Football

Best thing about being a Black Pearl: It has been an answer to my prayers

A message to Pirates fans: Keep the Pirate spirit alive in Peoria!