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Hi, I’m Nicholas Pauley, a UCLA graduate in World Arts and Cultures/Dance with a Minor in Film/TV. I’ve built a career as a commercial dancer and choreographer, collaborating with artists from Doja Cat to Katy Perry, and performing at Coachella and in productions abroad, including a Dance Magic show in Hong Kong. I bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to every project. Beyond performance, I teach dance (Commercial Hip Hop), create choreography for groups and productions, and have experience as a substitute teacher and program facilitator at camps and schools. I’m passionate about shaping memorable performances and helping others grow their craft across dance, education, and media production.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Pauley, a UCLA graduate in World Arts and Cultures/Dance with a Minor in Film/TV. I’ve built a career as a commercial dancer and choreographer, collaborating with artists from Doja Cat to Katy Perry, and performing at Coachella and in productions abroad, including a Dance Magic show in Hong Kong. I bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to every project. Beyond performance, I teach dance (Commercial Hip Hop), create choreography for groups and productions, and have experience as a substitute teacher and program facilitator at camps and schools. I’m passionate about shaping memorable performances and helping others grow their craft across dance, education, and media production.

Nicholas Pauley

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Pauley, a UCLA graduate in World Arts and Cultures/Dance with a Minor in Film/TV. I’ve built a career as a commercial dancer and choreographer, collaborating with artists from Doja Cat to Katy Perry, and performing at Coachella and in productions abroad, including a Dance Magic show in Hong Kong. I bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to every project. Beyond performance, I teach dance (Commercial Hip Hop), create choreography for groups and productions, and have experience as a substitute teacher and program facilitator at camps and schools. I’m passionate about shaping memorable performances and helping others grow their craft across dance, education, and media production.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Pauley, a UCLA graduate in World Arts and Cultures/Dance with a Minor in Film/TV. I’ve built a career as a commercial dancer and choreographer, collaborating with artists from Doja Cat to Katy Perry, and performing at Coachella and in productions abroad, including a Dance Magic show in Hong Kong. I bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to every project. Beyond performance, I teach dance (Commercial Hip Hop), create choreography for groups and productions, and have experience as a substitute teacher and program facilitator at camps and schools. I’m passionate about shaping memorable performances and helping others grow their craft across dance, education, and media production.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Pauley, a UCLA graduate in World Arts and Cultures/Dance with a Minor in Film/TV. I’ve built a career as a commercial dancer and choreographer, collaborating with artists from Doja Cat to Katy Perry, and performing at Coachella and in productions abroad, including a Dance Magic show in Hong Kong. I bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Beyond performance, I teach dance (Commercial Hip Hop), create choreography for groups and productions, and have experience as a substitute teacher and program facilitator at camps and schools. I’m passionate about shaping memorable performances and helping others grow their craft across dance, education, and media production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Blender

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Dancer and Choreographer at Freelance / Various clients

January 1, 2017 - Present

As a commercial dance artist, I have worked in a variety of film and live dance work. The span ranges from Doja Cat to Katy Perry and Coachella to a Dance Magic show in Hong Kong. I can safely say I’ve done it all.

Commercial Hip Hop Dance Teacher at Freelance / Self-Employed

January 1, 2018 - Present

Thousands of students have learned my method of learning choreography, creating choreography, and creating group dances in short and long term settings.

Entertainment Ranger at Adventures in Writing Summer Camp

January 1, 2023 - Present

For 8 weeks, I led four different groups of 150 campers aged 5-12 in daily assemblies, dance classes, acting exercises, writing exercises and choreography creation stations.

Dance Teacher at PUC Triumph Charter High School

September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Long term substitute dance teacher teaching 6 periods per day, 5 days a week. Students grades 9-12 ranged from very beginner to intermediate in both capability and enthusiasm. Over the course of three months, attitude and engagement increased while execution of technique improved.

Long term and Short Term Substitute Teacher at Various LA & SF communities

January 1, 2020 - Present

For the past 4 and a half years, I have served as a short term and long term substitute teacher throughout the Los Angeles and San Francisco communities. I have experience working with all grade levels.

Assistant Choreographer at Various Choreographers

January 1, 2016 - Present

I have learned from industry leading choreographers in choreography and classroom environments for both professional gigs and masterclass settings. Some of the people I have worked with are Jojo Gomez, Dana Alexa, Hamilton Evans, & Matt Cady.