Episode 122 - Conversation with NFL Cheerleader and NHL Ice Girl Nicolina Claire
In this episode of Distance Makes the HeART Grow Fonder I chat with Professional NFL Cheerleader and NHL Ice girl Nicolina Claire. Nicolina shares wonderful insights on how to bring your best self to team experiences and how she is keeping the dreams of young dancers alive and well during quarantine through her zoom classes! Nicolina's energy and enthusiasm is truly infectious you don't want to miss this episode!
About my guest:
Nicolina Claire is an former NFL Cheerleader and NHL Ice Girl. She began figure skating at the age of 4 and credits her work ethic and passion to the lessons she learned in the ice rink from a young age. After an injury ended her skating journey, she became a competitive dancer and even represented the United States at Dance Worlds in Orlando, Florida. In 2015, she took to the ice again as an Ice Girl in the American Hockey League for the Ontario Reign. Then Nicolina spent 2 years as an Ice Girl in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings. Following her time with the Kings, she cheered for the National Football League with the Los Angeles Charger Girls. While working in the AHL, NHL and NFL, Nicolina completed her Bachelors Degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing. She is currently giving back to the dance community by teaching children’s ballet, jazz and cheerleading classes.