Director of Programs and Partnerships
Lead Instructor (NYC)

Nicole Banister is a New York transplant from Apache Junction, Arizona. She is a passionate dance educator, choreographer, and arts administrator currently serving as the Director of Partnerships and Programs at Greenhouse Arts Center in Harlem, NYC. Her performance credits include Community Dance Project, 92NY Theater for Young Audiences, and numerous productions, festivals, and special events throughout New York City, with appearances at iconic venues including Barclays Center and Kings Theatre.

Nicole is also the founder and artistic director of Nicole M Project, a contemporary dance company whose original works have been developed through residencies at Triskelion Arts and Green Space. As a dance educator, Nicole’s philosophy centers on empowering students to build confidence in their creative expression while discovering that every individual has an intentional role to play in storytelling through dance. She is dedicated to creating meaningful arts experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and community, empowering artists of all ages to discover their voice through movement and performance.