Nicole Matarangas

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Health and Wellness Director, Professor

Nicole Matarangas, a former medic, is still a first responder at heart, with a dynamic, hands-on approach to teaching that is both inspiring and genuine. She combines expertise in numerous health and wellness modalities with over 20 years of experience as a professional actor, dancer, instructor, and choreographer. “I believe in journey-based curriculum and its ability to foster authentic growth. My hope is that introducing health/wellness, dance, and theatre arts to our students will support them on their journeys, bringing them joy, connection, and unique tools for everyday life,” says Nicole. She has worked domestically and internationally in everything from musical theater to commercials, music videos, concert events, and carnival parades. Her technical instructional style cultivates the fitness of students’ mind, body and spirit. Nicole is an American Dance Therapy Association Member, an ADTA Dance Movement Therapy Student, a SAG-AFTRA Member, and is currently pursuing a BA in Psychology at San Jose State University.