Abbey Nugent

Abbey is a dance professional with 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. In that role, she helped train and mentor 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 built to bridge the gap between dancers and coaches. By centralizing key information, resources, and exposure opportunities, Studio 2 Stadium streamlines the path for dancers while helping programs connect with talent more effectively.

Beyond her entrepreneurial work, Abbey choreographs and adjudicates for dance teams and studios across the country. Her academic background—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 committed to empowering and inspiring the next generation of dancers.