Nicole Reuther Whitesell graduated Magna Cum Laude from Missouri State University with a BFA in Dance Performance.  While attending MSU, she was a member of the Intertia Dance Company, which toured local elementary schools emphasizing reading through creative movement.  Upon graduation, Nicole moved to New York City to dance with Dodge Dance Company.  While in New York, Nicole also danced with the Amy Marshall Dance Company and Luxdance.  Nicole joined MADCO in 2009. Another passion of Nicole’s is dance education.  Nicole studied dance pedagogy and taught dance throughout college.  She continued her teaching in New York at Posey School of Dance and was an assistant teacher at Ballet Tech under the direction of Elliot Feld.  She is currently on the faculties of St. Peters Academy of Dance and Dance Incorporated.