HEATHER NICHOLS

Heather Nichols began her training at West End Academy of Dance in Richmond, Virginia. In 2009, Nichols joined the Richmond Ballet. From 2011 to 2015, she attended Butler University and received her BS in Dance Pedagogy and Pre-Physical Therapy. After graduating, she accepted a contract with Ballet San Antonio. In 2019, Nichols joined Kansas City Ballet, followed by Ballet RI in 2021. In 2022, she danced with the National Choreographers Initiative. Her featured roles have included works by Gerald Arpino, George Balanchine, Devon Carney, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Edwaard Liang, Helen Pickett, Michael Pink, Willy Shives, Ben Stevenson, Bruce Wells, Yury Yanowsky, among others.

Heather's choreographic works include Meraki for Kansas City Ballet and Eau d’Effervescence for Ballet RI. Meraki, which made its West Coast premiere at Pointeworks' inaugural performance in June 2024 in La Jolla, had its NYC debut in March 2025. This poetic pas de deux connected all facets of dance—the dancers, the music, and the rich choreography.