5 years of training and practice. 1 year of writing. 6 more months of editing. This is longer than a birth! But now, the book is ready to be out in the world. And I want to celebrate that, with you!
Ways you can celebrate with me:
Read MorePre-Order Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education Consent-Forward, Trauma-Informed, Psychologically Safe Movement Pedagogy Now!
Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education is written for dance and movement educators as they develop consent-forward, trauma-informed, psychologically safe classrooms, rehearsals, and studio spaces.
Read More2025 in Review- Podcasts and Articles
Everything I wrote, was interviewed for, or was cited in in 2025 (that I know of, anyway) is linked on my Linktree! There are pieces there for dance, for theatre, and for film, about being a dance educator and an intimacy coordinator /intimacy director
2026 will be full (hopefully) of pieces about my book, so stay tuned for more links!
New Podcast Episode about Consent and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Dance
I am back on Beyond the Steps all December long talking about consent in dance education and dance performance.
Episode 1 is up on Facebook and will be coming to the the YouTube channel soon.
Sharing my Gratitude with at the Acknowledgement from "Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education"
Since this is a time for gratitude (and since my book FINALLY has official pre-order [Jan 2, 2026] and publication [Jan 23, 2026] dates!), it seems like a great time to share the acknowledgements for "Care-full Creativity in Theatre and Dance Education: Consent-forward, Trauma-informed, Psychologically Safe Movement Pedagogy". This book exists because of these folks (and so many more that I need to apologize for not mentioning here).
Read More"Integrating Consent Practices in Dance Education"
I am especially honored to be mentioned by name, with several citations and with the words, "Perry has taken a particularly leading role..."in this article in the latest issue of the Journal of Dance Education. Thank you. Being seen in this way means so much.
Also glad to see Intimacy Direction in Dance included and to be alongside my colleagues Rocío Mendez, Adi Cabral, and Brooke M. Haney.
The article is available to NDEO members or if your institution has access to Taylor and Francis journals here.
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Read MoreWriting updates- an Article and Book!
The Special Issue of the Journal of Dance Education features my “In-Practice” article “Assessments of Care” regarding consent-forward and trauma-informed grading practices in the dance classroom. A free e-copy is available when you use this link (limited to the first 50 uses). I’d love to know your thoughts when you read it!
Also, I have turned in my manuscript! Look for more pedagogic tools for dance and movement coming your way in 2026 in this new book! Stay tuned for updates as I move through the final stages of the editing process.
New Podcast Episode Featuring Nicole Perry discussing Psychological Safety at Work
My dear friend and past theatre colleague Rebecca Vickers has a podcast called “Bad Bosses, Great Leaders” and she interviews leaders from a variety of industries to offer their insights and advice on what makes a leader, not just a boss.
Rebecca and I talked about psychological safety- what it is, how to create it and why it’s important.
Check out “Psychological Safety, Vulnerability, and Encouraging Creative Leadership” now here, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Dancing with an Ex?
Dance Magazine offers some perspectives and advice with their new article, featuring some words of wisdom from me.
My favorite: Keeping things professional is essential, even in a workplace that emphasizes expressivity. “We’re constantly tapping into our emotions to tell a story,” Perry says. “That mindset of ‘I’m at work now’ is really important.