Nicole Oppermann was born and raised in O’Fallon, Missouri, and began dancing at the age of 3 at St. Peter’s Academy of Dance. She joined the studio’s competition team at age 10 and went on to earn numerous awards and two national titles. Nicole also danced with the Francis Howell Golden Girls, performing on both the JV and Varsity teams.

After graduating high school in 2020, Nicole continued her dance career at Lindenwood University as a member of the nationally ranked Lindenwood Lionettes Dance Team, winning six national championships during her four years on the team. She graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and is excited to bring her passion and experience to the next generation of dancers.