Nicole Rose Bond
Dance Instructor
About Me
Nicole Rose Bond began her formal dance training at York University, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance cum laude in 2005 after being awarded the Grant Strate Award in Dance in 2003 and 2005 respectively and the Harry Rowe Bursary in 2004. Nicole was also featured in The Toronto Star, Arts & Entertainment, Dance’s Class Acts of ’05, as one of “Ten Promising Young Dancers to Watch” in January of 2005.
Nicole has felt privileged to perform works by esteemed choreographers including Peggy Baker, Patricia Beatty, Tom Brouillette, Susan Cash, Bill Coleman, David Earle, Danny Grossman, Ryan Graham Hinds, Christopher House, James Kudelka, Learie McNicholl, Andrea Nann, Yvonne Ng, John Oswald, Peter Quanz, Peter Randazzo and Andrea Spaziani.
Nicole has had three cross country Canadian tours with the Toronto Dance Theatre [TDT]: performing ‘Rivers’ in 2012; ‘Eleven Accords’ in 2014 culminating in a 2014 Dora Mavor Moore award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast – ‘Eleven Accords’; and in celebration of the TDT 50th anniversary following the company’s tour of Medellin and Bogotá, Colombia in 2017, the TDT toured Canada a third time in 2018.
Following the world debut of ‘Who We Are In The Dark’ in Toronto in 2019, Nicole toured with Peggy Baker Dance Projects along with Sara Neufeld and Jeremy Gara of Arcade Fire to other Canadian cities as well as Den Haag, Netherlands and Guanajuato, Mexico culminating in a 2019 Dora Mavor Moore award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast – ‘Who We Are In The Dark’.
Whilst residing in Toronto, Nicole has worked as a course director in Graham Technique and Contemporary Dance at York University, Canada’s National Ballet School and has taught dance classes and workshops within the Toronto School Board. Nicole has also served on the Toronto Arts Counsel Advisory Panel and as a member of the Dance Collection Danse ‘Encore: Hall of Fame’ Committee and the Heliconian Club.
Since moving to Vancouver three years ago, Nicole has been teaching at Arts Umbrella, Modus Operandi and Simon Fraser University and has served as resident choreographer for three independent plays. Nicole’s choreographic debut in 2022 is now a permanent fixture of Arts Umbrella’s annual ‘Mixed Nuts’ repertoire.
Nicole is passionate about the pedagogy of the Graham Technique whilst honouring those who have come before her. Nicole is beyond grateful that her vocation encompasses doing what she loves and is humbled by, and indebted to, the unique and beautiful arts community that she calls home.
Photo Gallery
Here are a few photos from my various performances.
Lessons
Private Dance Lesson
Elevate your dance technique with private lessons from me, Nicole Rose Bond, a seasoned dance educator and choreographer with a rich history of teaching at prestigious institutions like York University and Simon Fraser University.
I now offer one-on-one sessions designed for professional-level dancers who seek to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of dance. In these personalized lessons, you can expect tailored guidance focused on technique, artistry, and the nuances of performance. I will work with you to enhance your strengths, address areas for improvement, and help you achieve your dance goals.
Whether you’re preparing for a performance, audition, or simply looking to advance your practice, my expertise will provide you with the tools and insights to excel.
Private lessons are available for $100 per hour. Book your session today to experience focused, high-level instruction that will push your dance practice to new heights.
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