Nicholas LaMaina

is a dance and movement artist originally from South Florida and currently based in New York City.

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Nicholas LaMaina is an emerging 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 Damien Jalet, Ohad Naharin and Billy Barry, 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.

  • Nick is the Founder and Artistic Director of eni artist collective.

    eni is a NYC–based nonprofit dance company 501©(3) founded by eni is a collective of dancers, choreographers, and artistic collaborators dedicated to the art of movement and invested in making contemporary arts more accessible.

    eni prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, inviting honest, inspiring artists with a palpable artistry to contribute to a shared and evolving vision for the art of movement.

    as a company, eni is committed not only to creating meaningful work, but also to building a sustainable platform where artists are uplifted, challenged, and amplified, all while inviting our community to experience movement honestly and without pretension.

    eniartistcollective.org/nicholaslamaina

  • Nicholas LaMaina is an award-winning dance performance artist with experience performing in new works and existing repertoire from numerous well-respected and established choreographers.

    Currently Freelancing, based in NYC, Nick has had experience in concert and commercial work.

    Nick has been a guest performer with Damien Jalet, Sharon Eyal’s S-E-D, Andrea Miller’s GALLIM, Lam Dance Works, eni artist collective, Serena Wolman, and more.

  • Nick is currently in creation for eni artist collective’s inaugural season, creating two works premeiring April 18, 2026 at Triskelion Arts in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

    Nick also works as a freelance choreographer - offering work for professional dance companies, competitive solo or group work, and collegiate solo work.

    Nick has been recognized for his work in his time at Juilliard, being presented in their Choreographic Honors Show and featured in Senior Production 2025. Nick has also been recognized as a finalist in the NCDP Choreographic Festival.

    Nick had students accepted into collegiate programs after auditioning with his solo work (NYU Tisch, Boston Conservatory, FSU, and more).

  • Nick is available for hire as a guest teacher or private mentor.

    Teaching multiple disciplines of dance and movement, Nick’s range includes, but is not limited to, Contemporary Floorwork, Improvisation, Pilates Mat*, Theatrics, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Composition.

    Nick prides himself on his private work with students, which he meets with whenever in town. These lessons span Dance History, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Movement therapy/self-talk, and College Application Mentoring.

    Nick is a teaching artist with eni artist collective for the 2026 season. Teaching pilates, floorwork, and improvisation.

    Nick is part-time faculty at LulaBody Pilates in Brooklyn, NY. Teaching Pilates Mat and Pilates Ballet Inspired classes.

    Nick is Guest Faculty at That’s Dancing in Lake Worth, Florida.

    Nick is Guest Faculty for the On Stage America Dance Convention Nationals (2023-Present).

    Nick has been a guest artist with Performance Edge 2 in Boca Raton, Florida, CenterStage Dance and Theatre School in New Jersey at their East Brunswick and Ocean locations, among others.

    For all Teaching inquiries (availability, rates, and booking arrangements) please contact Nick directly through this webpage.

    *Click here to see Nick’s Pilates Mat certification from The Stability Project.

  • Nick is available for hire as a model specializing in movement. Nick is also available for representation as he is not currently represented by an agency.

    He has worked as a model with Apple, Peter Do, and more.

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