Photograph by Amédée Maggard
Nicole Roque grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut and has a background in classical ballet. She was a student with the Connecticut Ballet, The Ballet Class in Rye, New York, and also attended a summer intensive with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.
After graduating in 2004 from Duquesne University, she joined the United States Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and was stationed overseas at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Nicole took her first sewing class at Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT and what was once a hobby, is now her passion. After taking design, patternmaking, and color theory classes at the Art Institute of New York City, Nicole has come full-circle and answered her calling to classical ballet.
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
Professional Dancers and Students from:
American Ballet Theatre
Boston Ballet
New York City Ballet
Ballet Academy East
Ellison Ballet
The International City School of Ballet
Master Ballet Academy
PAST & PRESENT COLLABORATIONS
Academy of N E B C O
Academy of New England Ballet Company
E C C B
East Coast Contemporary Ballet
E L L I S O N
Ellison Ballet
F A B T
French-American Ballet Theatre
H.O.P.E.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
N E A D
New England Academy of Dance
N M Y B
Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OWNER/SOLE PROPRIETOR
Made by Nicole Elaine, Mount Vernon, NY September 2011-Present
- Tutu design, construction, alterations, embellishment
- Leotard/contemporary costume construction
- Sloper and pattern drafting
- Commission pieces including bridal gown, women’s evening wear, Communion dress
COSTUME MISTRESS POSITIONS
N E A D, Costume Mistress, New Canaan, CT June 2019-Present
- Repair, refurbish, alter and launder costume inventory
- Draft and construct new costumes under guidance of Artistic Directors
- Assist backstage during student and company performances
Ballet des Amériques, Costume Mistress, Port Chester, NY December 2014-December 2016
- Repair, refurbish, alter and launder costume inventory
- Draft and construct new costumes under guidance of Artistic Director
- Assist backstage during student and company performances