Nicole McAleavey began dancing at an early age, but it was in high school where she discovered a true passion for it.  She continued dancing at San Jose State University and received a BA in Dance in 2007.  Throughout college she studied modern, ballet, jazz, tap, and various cultural styles, and was a member of the contemporary dance ensemble, University Dance Theater, for five years. Nicole apprenticed in 2007 and joined the company in 2008.