Nicole Haskins

Nicole Haskins, originally from Venice Beach, California, danced professionally for over two decades with Sacramento Ballet, The Washington Ballet, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, Kansas City Ballet, and Smuin Contemporary Ballet, where she retired in 2019. She is now the Artistic Director of San Jose Dance Theatre.

Alongside her performing career, Haskins cultivated a vibrant choreographic career with commissions at Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre and Sacramento Ballet where she co-choreographed their new production of The Nutcracker alongside Colby Damon and Julia Feldman.

Since retiring from the stage, Haskins has dedicated herself to nurturing the next generation of dancers, serving as the Resident Choreographer for Mid-Columbia Ballet and the inaugural Trainee Program Director at Ballet Idaho. In her current role as Artistic Director of San Jose Dance Theatre, she choreographed the world premiere of The Wizard of Oz and proudly leads the company into its 60th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker.

“Art is Risk made Visible.”