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Nina Cockrell

Nina is a pre-professional ballerina training at the Dance Conservatory of Pasadena on full scholarship. In 2017 Nina competed at the Youth America Grand Prix and received first place with her ensemble ‘Cubica’ as well as being a YAGP NYC Finalist. Nina was also awarded the HM Award at CDC and is the TSB Model Search Winner for 2018-2019. Nina is happy to represent Discount Dance as well as representing Russian Pointe as an Official RP Dancer for 2017. Nina has performed at various special events such as the ‘Gala of the Stars’ and the ‘Grand de File’ and has attended multiple summer intensives, such as Master Ballet Academy, Southland Ballet Academy, and The Dallas Conservatory (on scholarship). Nina is also a health enthusiast and enjoys following a vegan diet, rhythmic gymnastics, and synchronized swimming.

Teacher Focus

Advice for Dance Instructors from a Student’s Perspective

Nina Cockrell Nov 21, 2018 0

Dance studios often don’t reach their full potential because of a lack of communication throughout the studio. Do your students seem frustrated? Are they not improving quickly? Is a student feeling neglected? Maybe it’s time to take a step back and talk with your students and see what’s holding them…