WHO WE ARE
OUR STORY, MISSION AND TEAM
WE ARE PHOENIX!
REIMAGINE|REINVENT|REALIZE
REIMAGINE the way you think about training in the arts.
REINVENT yourself to become a multi-talented artistic star.
REALIZE those skills and your future in the world, with Phoenix.
We believe that learning multiple forms of art will empower people to discover and develop their unique skills and expand the possibilities of thought and creativity. Offering professional, high-quality instruction gives people the opportunity to invest in themselves and in their future. We are committed to fostering creative talent and want to share our love and passion for the arts with the world,
one person at a time.
Founder &
Director
Nick, a Los Angeles native, has been dancing and teaching for over 17 years. He has training from top professionals including Shirley Ballas, Mia Michaels, Nappy Tabs, and Adam Shankman and has been seen on SYTYCD S9 and DWTS as well as many other TV shows. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in business and dance. Nick has directed, judged, choreographed, and taught at countless dance companies, competitions and studios across the nation. He's performed with companies such as the UVU Ballroom Touring Company, Utah Metropolitan Ballet, Vibe touring company, and Equality Utah. While not at the studio, he is sought out for his award winning choreography, elite training, and unique coaching style.
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Nick has over 20 years of acting experience, most notably in a Sinclair Gas national commercial, as well as many notable shorts (Sense of Perception) and features (Muddy Corman). Starting in the theater, Nick immediately took to Shakespeare, starring in Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing. Quickly after, he used his dancing and singing skills to star in Musicals such as The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow) and West Side Story (Riff). Later, he was seen on ABC, CBS, and FOX shows and learned much about the process, story, and nuances of commercial television. Nick has trained with elite veterans in Los Angeles in Film and Theater, as well as Salt Lake City, and is happy to be based in Denver to continue his craft and to teach aspiring students. Nick enjoys playing any and all sports, as well as keeping fit by horseback riding, fighting styles, cycling, and hiking. He is looking forward to directing, producing, and acting in his own projects as well as others in the future!
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