Risa Nicole

Risa, a native of Illinois, graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ailey/Fordham BFA Program with Distinction in Dance and a B.A. in English. Credits include: Ballet Hispanico II (The Apollo Theater, The Joyce Theater), The New York City Opera’s Florencia en el Amazonas, Celebrity Cruises, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night at Lincoln Center, World Monuments Gala for Queen Sofia of Spain, Breton Follies at Jacob’s Pillow, Joan Weill Tribute at New York City Center, among others. Risa thanks her loving and supportive family, partner, friends, and teachers and the cast and crew of the Marriott Theatre.