Nicholas LaMaina is an emerging movement artist based in New York City. Earning a Dance BFA from The Juilliard School, Nick is now a freelance dancer, teacher (pilates mat certified), choreographer, and model available for hire .

Nick is a co-founder and director of eni artist collective (est. 2025) alongside his lifelong collaborator Ekko Greenbaum.

He has performed works by Ohad Naharin, Sharon Eyal, Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber, William Forsythe, Jermaine Spivey, Ken Ossola, Yue Yin, Andrea Miller, Johannes Weiland, Camille A. Brown, and the Studio Wayne McGregor , among others.

Since graduating, Nick has immersed himself in New York City’s contemporary dance environment through nightlife, film, and designer collaborations. Recent credits include: Backup Dancer, Jack Powers; Backup Dancer, Bella Litsa; Movement Assistant and Performer, Gucci ANTEGRADE; Performer, Play Me Techno; Performer and collaborator, Peter Do; Movement Model, Apple.

Nick’s choreographic work explores a wide range of dynamics and moods, creating distorted realities for both dancer and viewer. His whimsical and highly physical movement scores often present critiques of society, inviting audiences to question the norm. His artistic mission centers on generating work that is bold, curious, and disarming, while remaining accessible to a wide community.

eni artist collective was founded with a commitment to supporting emerging artists through collaborative creation, performance opportunities, and a platform for interdisciplinary exchange. The collective aims to build a space where early-career performers can take artistic risks and where local audiences can access new performance experiences that are both engaging and thought-provoking. Nick is excited to further integrate his perspective as a choreographer into the company’s inaugural performance and to expand the collective’s impact within the NYC arts community.