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Bio:
Nicole Ohr is a 2008 Hofstra University graduate with a BA in Dance
and in Psychology. While at Hofstra University, she trained in ballet,
modern and tap dance and performed professionally choreographed
pieces by artists such as Lakai Worrell (hiphop), Amy Marshall,
Rosalind Newman, Karla Wolfangle (modern), Anita Feldman and Olivia
Rosenkrantz (tap). Since graduating, Nicole continues her training
with Barbara Duffy, Jared Grimes and Andrew Nemr. Currently, she
is performing as a professional tap dancer in Undertoe Dance Project
(tap dance captain) and Mazel Toes Tap Dance Crew. She has had opportunity
to perform professional works by Brenda Buffalino, Michelle Dorrance
and Jared Grimes and has also had the opportunity to perform in
Broadway Underground at B.B. Kings (choreography by Jared Grimes)
and the Main Event atSymphony Space (Mazel Toes Tap Dance Crew).
She is part of the work-study program for the American Tap Dance
Foundation and is a Dance Instructor (various styles) throughout
Long Island and the NYC area. Nicole is excited about continuing
her second year with the company.
Questions, answers, notes and more.
Q:From your experience what is the hardest and easiest thing
about dancing in general?
A: The hardest thing about dancing is not getting discouraged
or frustrated when making mistakes. The easiest thing about dancing
is finding the love in it everyday.
Q: What do you think is one of the most important things about
dancing, and what do you think makes a good dancer?
A: The most important part about dancing is being yourself and
reflecting what you feel when you perform. That's what also makes
a good dancer; being in the moment and expressing your true inner
self.
Q: What is one of your favorite things about dancing?
A: My favorite thing about dancing is that it's an outlet for everything
I feel.
Q: What style of dance(s) do you dance?
A: I dance Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Tap Dance.
Q: What is your favorite style of dance and why?
A: My favorite style is Tap Dance. I love making music.
Q: What is one of your favorite things about performing?
A: What I love about performing is the intense energy onstage between
the performers and the audience.
Q: There is a lot of competition in the industry, what advice
would you give to someone to better themselves, and to cope with
the competition and negativity as a dancer and performer?
A: There is a lot of competition out there and always someone who
you feel is better. Instead of being discouraged, let these people
inspire you to become better and try to learn from them.
Q: In your own words, phases, sentences, or paragraphs, give
me a description on how you can inspirer someone that wants to be
a dancer and performer?
A: Just stay focused and never let others get the best of you.
If you want it, put in all your effort and heart to get it.
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