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I am testing this thing out....I have never blogged before! This is nuts! So is this just for the directors or is everyone on this blog too?

Danielle Carter

I have been involved in dance since I was three years old, and I have been coaching for Coed Juniors since May 2008. I have experience dancing in jazz, kickline, hip hop, pom, lyrical, toe ballet, and tap. I have participated in studio dance at Eileen Martin’s Dance Studio and Marion’s Dance Studio throughout my elementary and junior high years. I first tried dance team as a sixth grader for a team run through the Eager Beaver Football program. From there, I was a member of the Juniorettes Dance Team during my seventh and eighth grade years and lead the team as a squad leader. Throughout high school I was a member of the Beaverettes Dance Team, and I was a part of the leadership squad during my senior year. I also danced for Wright State Emerald Jazz Dance Team, where we performed at the men’s basketball games held at the Nutter Center and participated in community events. We also travelled annually to compete at the NCA/NDA National Collegiate Cheer/Dance Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. I just completed my Bachelors Degree in Psychology in November 2009 and plan to go back to school in the future for a Masters in Counseling.

Nicole Masters

Nicole Masters is definitely no stranger to the performance stage. With 27 years of dance training and experience, Nicole has performed on stages from coast to coast capturing multiple platinum and overall dance and pageant titles and awards. She has been involved with the Miss America system since the age of 15 where she captured her first teen title of Miss Miami Valley Teen 1997. During her reign as Miss Hamilton (now Miss Greater Butler County) in 2006, Nicole went on to Miss Ohio where she captured 2 very coveted titles including the Miss America Spirit award for encompassing all of the qualities entitled for a Miss America as well as the community service award for her appearances and work in the community. Nicole has also captured other titles such as Miss Dance Ohio from 1998-2001, The Millie Lewis International Modeling and Talent Competition Dance winner, Miss Superstar 1997, Dance USA Overal National Grand Champion, as well as numerous overall performance and grand champion awards just to name a few. She has studied under top choreographers on and off Broadway and even has choreographed her collegiate dance company of Miami University while in attendance. Nicole has studied dance in multiple areas including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, hula, clogging, gymnastics, and musical theater. She has also been seen in theater productions such as 42nd street capturing a Blackburn Award for theatrical excellence. Nicole is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Nicole has been named one of the Cambridge Society’s Who’s Who Members and has been nominated for Teacher of the Year. She is currently educating students through academia and the performing arts. Nicole has also received her Master in the Art of Teaching Degree from Marygrove College in 2011. Nicole is proud to be a 2nd grade teacher and dance teacher and continues her service of promoting the importance of education each and every day. She is continuing to inspire and encourage all individuals to follow their dreams through hard work, determination, and dedication. Nicole also shares her experience of dance and pageantry through coaching and judging where she puts her collective talents to work. She is currently teaching dance at Shining Star Dance Studio for both recreational and competitive dance students. She is very excited to pursue the avenues that the Centerville Coeds will lead to and looks forward to a very exciting year!