Abbey Nugent

Dance Specialist

bio

Abbey is a dance professional with over 25+ years of expertise in a wide range of styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pom, and more. A former member of the University of Colorado dance team, she later returned to coach for five seasons, serving as head coach for four. During that time, she trained and mentored athletes who went on to make professional teams such as the LA Laker Girls, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and Radio City Rockettes, many in their very first year auditioning.

Today, Abbey educates dancers nationwide on the collegiate dance team landscape. She is the founder and CEO of Studio 2 Stadium, a dance-focused tech company and recruiting platform that bridges the gap between dancers and coaches. Through Studio 2 Stadium, Abbey leads workshops with high school teams and studios across the country and recently helped launch Velocity Dance Convention’s inaugural Dance Team Night at Nationals, an event designed to connect dancers directly with collegiate programs.

Beyond her entrepreneurial work, Abbey continues to choreograph and adjudicate for teams and studios nationwide. Her academic background with a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Bachelor’s in Advertising, and a Certificate in Sociology further supports her role as both educator and mentor.

Through her multifaceted career as a performer, coach, teacher, and entrepreneur, Abbey remains dedicated to empowering and inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Certifications

  • ABT National Training Curriculum (NTC)
  • Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
  • Dance Masters of America (DMA)
  • Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
  • Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
  • YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance)
In-House Partner

We're redefining the collegiate dance team industry by bringing it into a more modern, digital era. We give dancers a clear advantage, serving as their digital resume while connecting them directly to the programs they're meant to be seen by. This is college dance, reimagined.