Our Team
Studio Owner/Instructor
Hello, my name is Niki Hofer and I am the proud founder and owner of Niko’s Dance Team.
I am happy to say that I fulfilled a childhood dream when I opened these doors over 2 decades ago.
A small studio at first, it has grown over the years and we have trained some amazing dancers and still are training Stars of the Future.
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My dancing career began at the young age of two and a half years when I first strapped on a pair of tap shoes, my little feet found the rhythm and they haven’t stopped since.
I continued with advanced training and completed exams in classical ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, character and tap.
I later joined the world renowned Ukrainian Cheremosh Ensemble of Edmonton under the artistic direction of Mykola Kanevets from Kiev, Ukraine. With this I had the opportunity to perform all over the world.
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I enriched my dance career as a member of the Edmonton Contemporary Dance Company. I furthered my dance training where I added Hip-Hop to my list of disciplines.
I was able to be a member of the dance company Antigravity and appeared in the summer Melt-Down Hip-Hop Party Tour of Alberta.
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I have been a soloist and have assisted and taught for various dance companies, and have won numerous awards for my choreography since the opening of my studio and for other companies as well. I also enjoy adjudicating competitions and sharing my knowledge of dance with other studios and dancers.
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That’s a lot to take in, and as proud as I am of what I have accomplished, I am equally as proud of my students year after year for representing me and my company and showing the world what we have to offer and why we love to dance.
Quincy Pipella
Instructor
Quincy Pipella has been an established Dancer from Edmonton Alberta, Canada and has been Choreographing professionally for dance studios, music videos, commercials and live performances for the last 13 years.
She found interest in choreography in 2010 at Victoria School Of The Arts while taking their Dance 30 Composition IB program. Her choreography credits include World Of Dance, NHL Commercial with Gene Principe, Nelly, Ford, Mitsubishi, Commercials for West Edmonton Mall Water Park, Drive- Go Carting and Ed’s Bowling and more. She was technically trained in many art forms at Sandra Gray School Of Dance.
After graduating, Quincy traveled to learn from world-renowned choreographers in LA, Seattle, New York, the UK, Vancouver and Toronto to name a few and has trained in numerous art forms with international and local pioneers. This lead her to receiving everything from various awards and scholarships in the arts to incredible opportunities in the commercial and film industry.
You can find her in Descendants/Disney, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis “DanceOff”, Adekunle Gold/Tequila Ever After tour, Netflix - “Julie And The Phantoms”, “Riverdale”, Apple TV series - Madeline, “Rise Of The Pink Ladies” with Paramount Plus, "Planet Fitness” commercial with Amazon, Hughes Car Wash Commercial.
Her live performances include Hip Hop International and World Of Dance, Ace Hood, Kirko Bangz, Nelly, “SoundWave” - Roy woods and Manila Grey, Dancer Palooza, Choreographers Cup, “One Championship” Singapore, 1st place Champion at “50 Shades of Colour Kiki Ball (Performance/Vogue Femme Category) – and 1st place champion (Runway Category), Carnival Cruise Lines, “Funktion” Boston, and Performances at “Club Jete” and “Carnival”.
Along with choreographing and performing, Quincy has been a full time instructor and mentor in Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Vogue Femme, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre to studios across Canada such as Studio 604, Studio North (Vancouver) and The Underground Dance Centre (Toronto) - And conventions including “Camp Protege” in New York City, R2D (Rhythm To Dance) and Plie Prep.
Quincy, along side her colleagues just recently established “Mantra Movement” Which is a new professional company and dance studio - offering different art forms of dance and competitive classes to students all ages.
She cherishes every personal connection she has made with her students and consistently looks for creative and innovative ways to challenge them.
She further connects and educates dancers through adjudicating across Canada for the last 10 years at multiple different dance competitions. She possesses the Master The Art Of Adjudication certification.
Lastly, Quincy is co-owner of Edmontons newest talent agency, Essence Talent Management. The agency’s mission is to make it a known fact- that the Edmonton community has an unbelievable level of talent - therefore creating and providing as many professional opportunities for these talented individuals in the community as possible.
Quincy is always looking to give back to the community that has given her so much and wishes to share not only movement, but the other benefits dance has to offer such as mental, cultural and social aspects that her students can use in everyday life.
Abigail Fiddler
Instructor
Abigail Fiddler has been immersed in the world of dance since the age of two. She grew up training extensively across multiple disciplines, including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. Abigail attended Victoria School of the Arts, completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Dance Composition Program, earning her Certificate and deepening her passion for choreography and performance.
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Abigail is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Secondary Education at the University of Alberta, where she is expanding her knowledge of human movement, biomechanics, and injury prevention, foundations she believes are essential to supporting the long-term health and development of dancers.
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Abigail discovered her love for teaching at just eleven years old, when she began assisting classes as a student teacher at her home studio. Since the age of sixteen, she has taught under the mentorship of her mother, Amanda Desousa, who continues to guide and inspire her journey as an educator.
Abigail holds her certification in the Junior Grades of the Classical Ballet Progressions of Canada, as well as Acrobatic Arts Module 1. She is currently working toward completing her Acrobatic Arts Module 2 certification to further support the technical and safe progression of her students.
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Abigail has been fortunate to perform and train in major cities across North America, including Anaheim, Orlando, and New York City. Her performance credits include showcases at Disneyland, Disney World, and Universal Studios, with her most recent highlight being a performance on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland in 2023. She has also trained at renowned institutions such as Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and The Alvin Ailey School. Abigail has performed in a variety of local productions and community events throughout her home city, further enriching her connection to the local arts scene.
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This will be Abigail's third year teaching at Nikos Dance team and hopes to inspire the next generation of dancers by sharing her experience, technical knowledge, and genuine love for the art of dance.
MICHELLE FRACCHIA-WEST
Instructor
Michelle Fracchia-West, a dynamic force in the dance world, began her ballet journey in Saskatoon at just two years old. By sixteen, she had mastered advanced ballet and jazz, training with renowned institutions like the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, The Banff Centre, and Alberta Ballet School.
Though injuries shifted her path away from professional performance, her passion for dance remained undiminished, propelling her into a celebrated teaching career that now spans nearly three decades.
Michelle has worn many hats—dance instructor, ballet director, guest instructor, studio director, and choreographer—in prestigious dance communities across Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Alberta Ballet.
She is a trusted mentor, inspiring dancers as a private coach and in regular classes, empowering them to excel with confidence and grace.
Michelle is also a business mentor for studio owners and a respected adjudicator, sharing her expertise across the prairies.
With an impressive roster of credentials, Michelle holds an Associate Diploma with Cecchetti Canada, certifications with the Royal Academy of Dance, Alixa Flexibility, Progressing Ballet Technique, ADAPT, and Acrobatic Arts.
A member of The Dance Leadership Institute, she also holds a Level 2 certificate in the Master the Art of Adjudication - Dance Adjudicator Certification program.
Her innovative choreography has won awards, and she’s in high demand for her dual talents as an educator and adjudicator. Above all, Michelle is dedicated to helping dancers thrive, empowering them to reach new heights and succeed on their own terms.
DAISY KONSCHUH
Instructor
Daisy started her dancing journey at the age of 4. Growing up at Niko’s Dance Team, she has trained in a variety of styles over the years including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Ukrainian.
Throughout her 15 years of dancing, Daisy has earned numerous scholarships and awards as both a soloist and a group performer Including: winning the Most Valuable in 2022 and 2024, Receiving a certificate for the SDF dance tour in 2023, winning 2nd place overall at CADF for her jazz solo, SHE earned a Lighting Elite scholarship in 2024. Achieving high scores, and 1st place for her solos, and ranking in the top 5 at Plié Prep in 2025.
By attending various dance camps and intensives, Daisy has gained valuable skills and insights into expressing her love and passion for dance.
She is excited to share this knowledge in her first-year teaching at Niko’s. Daisy looks forward to inspiring her students with her experiences and watching them grow as dancers.
MIKAYLA CARRINGTON
Instructor
Mikayla began dancing at the age of two in Viking, Alberta. What started as a rural studio experience soon grew into a lifelong passion, leading her to Studio C Dance Co. (formerly Casey’s Dance Centre) in Edmonton, where she would immerse herself in the world of competitive dance. While Mikayla has trained in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, musical theatre, hip-hop, modern, and street jazz, her greatest passion lies in lyrical, contemporary, and large-scale productions.
As a competitive dancer at SCDC, Mikayla earned numerous awards alongside her teammates while simultaneously dancing with Drea Lee Dance Company to further explore commercial and performance-based dance. Performing at galas and special events, she deepened her love for live performance and has come to embrace the challenge of captivating and energizing diverse audiences.
As an instructor, Mikayla is passionate about developing strong technical foundations while nurturing self-expression and connection. She encourages her students to find deeper meaning in their movement, to connect with music and with each other, and to use dance as a tool for storytelling and self-discovery. She is deeply committed to inclusivity in the arts and using dance as a tool for advocacy, which has led to fundraisers and volunteer initiatives mainly focused on dance accessibility.
Following two successful years with GDF, Mikayla is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as a choreographer and instructor with Niko’s Dance Team. Mikayla is looking forward to an inspiring season of creativity, connection, and growth.
AMBER CARSON
OFFICE MANAGER
AMBER HAS BEEN A PART OF NIKO'S DANCE TEAM SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING, FIRST AS A DANCER, SECOND AS AN INSTRUCTOR FOR MANY YEARS, THEN A DANCE MOM, AND NOW INTO HER 5TH YEAR AS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR.
