About Dance & Tumble Kickstart
Owner & Founder
Nicolette French was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Her passion for movement began at just two years old when she started gymnastics. By the age of four, she joined a competitive gymnastics team, where she developed a strong foundation in strength, flexibility, technique, and discipline.
At five years old, Nicolette began training in d
Nicolette French was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Her passion for movement began at just two years old when she started gymnastics. By the age of four, she joined a competitive gymnastics team, where she developed a strong foundation in strength, flexibility, technique, and discipline.
At five years old, Nicolette began training in dance, studying Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Acrobatics. She quickly fell in love with the art of dance and joined a competitive dance team at the age of seven. Around the same time, she became involved in competitive cheerleading, which remained a significant part of her athletic journey throughout her youth. Through dance, gymnastics, and cheerleading, she traveled across the United States competing and expanding her knowledge of movement, performance, and athletic training.
During her school years, Nicolette embraced leadership opportunities by serving as captain of her dance and cheerleading teams. In these roles, she helped choreograph routines, teach skills, motivate teammates, and develop leadership and coaching abilities that continue to influence her teaching style today. She graduated from Chamberlain High School as a four-year Varsity Cheerleader and continued her education at Hillsborough Community College.
With years of experience in dance, gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading, Nicolette is passionate about helping children build confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, and self-expression. She believes that movement is not only a way to develop physical skills but also an opportunity to foster teamwork, discipline, creativity, and a positive mindset.
Today, Nicolette is the proud owner and instructor of Dance & Tumble Kickstart, where she provides dance, gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading instruction in a fun, encouraging, and supportive environment. Her goal is to create positive learning experiences that inspire children to grow, challenge themselves, and develop a lifelong love for movement and physical activity.