Nicole Reuther Whitesell graduated magna cum laude from Missouri State University with a BFA in Dance Performance. While attending MSU, she was a member of the Inertia Dance Company, which toured local elementary schools and emphasized reading through creative movement. Upon graduation, Nicole moved to New York City to dance with Dodge Dance Company. While in New York, Nicole also danced with the Amy Marshall Dance Company and Luxdance. Now back home in St. Louis, Nicole dances with MADCO (Modern American Dance Company).

Another passion of Nicole's is dance education. Nicole studied dance pedagogy and taught dance throughout college. She continued her teaching in New York at Posey School of Dance and was an assistant teacher at Ballet Tech under the direction of Elliot Feld.