 "It's Possible" - Seussical |  NR Headshot |  Workshops for your dancers. |
|---|---|---|
 Contemporary |  Becoming a Triple Threat |  RehearsalDancers Fae Ward and Nya Riffenberg in rehearsal with Nicole Ruark. |
 "Strange Allies" |  Opera House |  Dance team jazz |
 "We'll Take a Glass" - Grand Hotel |  "Rio" - Boy From Oz |  "Mad Hatter" - Wonderland |
 "House of Marcus Lycus" - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum |
Nicole Ruark
Choreographer - Instructor - Director
About Nicole
World class experience * One of a kind style
Nicole Ruark is an award-winning choreographer and instructor sought after for her range of styles and versatility. Whether you are looking for expertise in musical theatre, ballet, jazz, tap, or contemporary, Nicole will bring in-depth training and an eye for style to your project. View her biography page to learn more.
Upcoming Performances and Events
Nicole's Work on Stage and in the Classroom
Bethel Park Falls
November 11-13, 2025
St. George and the Dragon
December 19, 2025
Maryland Thespians Festival
January 23-24, 2026
Mamma Mia
February 19-21, 2026
Nicole is pleased to direct this beautiful story of community and loss for the Mummers Society at Kellam Auditorium.
This holiday tradition receives a new twist with choreography and fight direction by Ms. Ruark. A tradition at Saint James School for more than 30 years!
Ms. Ruark is pleased to join this year's Maryland Thespians Festival as a Guest Artist. Nicole will be teaching workshops on Pre-screen preparation for college as well as a choreography session to help you go "Beyond Blocking". She is honored to be part of this vital organization.
Enjoy your favorite ABBA hits and sing along with the always-entertaining Mamma Mia! Ms. Ruark is pleased to serve as choreographer for this production.
Everybody Dance Now!
May 22-24, 2026
Football players and pre-professional dancers will join together and take the stage in this uplifting performance showing how everyone can and should dance!
“If music be the food of love, play on”
William Shakespeare
