A native of Upstate New York, Ms. Andrea Krisko began her ballet career at the age of 5 with the Decker School of Ballet under the training of her mentor, Donna Decker.

At the age of 12, she was the recipient of a yearly scholarship based on merit.  

Ms. Krisko was also a member of the Chenango Ballet Theatre for 15 years, including several years as a soloist and guest artist.  While a member, she performed in dozens of classical and contemporary ballets, and had the priveledge of training under Slowamir Wozniak, of the Theatre Wielki in Poland and Katherine Wildish, formerly of New York City Ballet. 

Ms. Krisko attended SUNY Brockport in Rochester, NY where she received her B.S. degree in English Literature and Dance.  During her time at Brockport, She was trained by accomplished ballet and modern teachers from around the globe.  

Ms. Andrea taught at Adagio Ballet for over 2 years from March 2007 until June 2009. She will always be a proud member of the Adagio Ballet Faculty Alumni.

Ms. Nicole Hillman Cohen is a versatile dancer and performer whose training includes ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, ballroom and Latin dancing. An enthusiastic teacher, Nicole counts as her strengths her choreography and performance skills and her ability to make dancing fun for all ages.

Nicole began dancing at the age of 3 at Paula Evelo Dance Studio in Houston, Texas and was accepted into the Margot Marshall School of Ballet and its performing company, the City Ballet of Houston. Nicole performed in classics such as the Nutcracker (with Principals from the Dance Theater of Harlem), Swan Lake and Giselle, in addition to original pieces performed at the Houston International Festival. Nicole's other awards and experiences include training at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi; winning a two-week scholarship (from hundreds of competitors) to train in Los Angeles; and winning acceptance into the competitive Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Nicole is a seasoned performer who has danced in musicals such as Oklahoma! (as dance lead "dream Laurie") and Pippin (as the featured dancer), the latter at Stephen F. Austin State University. Nicole has a bachelor's degree in English and Natural Resources Management, and completed collegiate level courses in modern dance and dance theory. Most recently, Nicole has taught ballroom dance professionally for 5 years and has performed internationally with the salsa and Latin fusion group Trabuco.

Ms. Nicole taught at Adagio Ballet for over 1 year from March 2007 until June 2008. She will always be a proud member of the Adagio Ballet Faculty Alumni.