Nicole Cutler facts for kids
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Nicole Cutler
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Nicole Westdyk
8 June 1972 Durban, South Africa
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| Occupation | Dancer |
| Spouse(s) | Matthew Cutler (1996-2003) Jonathan Batty (2010-present) |
Nicole Cutler, born Nicole Westdyk on June 8, 1972, is a talented professional ballroom dancer. She was born in Durban, South Africa. Nicole started dancing ballet when she was only four years old. When she turned twelve, she began learning ballroom and Latin-American dancing. She later became a World Amateur Latin-American champion.
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Nicole Cutler's Dance Journey
Nicole started her competitive dance career in South Africa. She danced with partners Andrew Magin and Warren Smith. In 1990, she moved to the United Kingdom.
Dancing with Matthew Cutler
In 1994, Nicole teamed up with British dancer Matthew Cutler. They got married in 1996. Even though they divorced in 2003, they still dance together sometimes for fun. They use her married name, Cutler. In 1999, Nicole and Matthew were the main dancers in a stage show called Burn the Floor.
Other Dance Partners
From November 2003 to June 2004, Nicole's professional partner was Jay Park. They won the Professional Latin All England Championship in May 2004. Later, from June 2005 to June 2006, Nicole danced with Robin Sewell. They came in second place in the closed British Championships. They were also ranked second in England.
Awards and TV Appearances
Nicole has won the Carl Alan Award twice. This award celebrates people who have made great contributions to dance. She also appeared as a professional dancer on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
- In Series Two, she danced with Diarmuid Gavin.
- She took a break from the show after that.
- She returned for Series Four to partner Nicholas Owen.
- In Series Five, she danced with John Barnes.
Major Dance Titles and Wins
Nicole Cutler has won many important dance competitions throughout her career.
Professional Titles
- All England Professional Champion: 2004
- World, Open British, International and UK Professional Latin finalist: 2000–2003
- UK Closed Professional Latin Champion: 2000, 2002
- World Masters Professional Latin Champion: 2000
Amateur Titles
- UK Open Amateur Champion: 2000
- Open British Amateur Champions: 1997, 1999
- World, European & International Amateur Champion: 1999
- Closed British Amateur Champions: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999
- Closed UK Amateur Champions: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
- Dutch Open Amateur Latin Champions: 1998, 1999
- South African Open Amateur Champions: 1990, 1994
