Dance Unlimited of Paradis

Nicole Falgoust Tanner

Nicole Falgoust Tanner is the owner and director of Dance Unlimited of Paradis. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Laurie St. Pierre Falgoust, she began her dance education with Dance Unlimited at two years old. She received her ballet foundation from Giacobbe Academy of Dance in Metairie and continued training in ballet, jazz, lyrical and tap from Dance Unlimited. As a soloist and member of the Dance Unlimited No Limit Competition Team, she received numerous regional and national overall dance titles. Nicole attended dance workshops throughout the country including one at Walt Disney World where she was selected to perform in the Magic Kingdom.
Nicole was a four-year member of the Hahnville Hi-Steppers Dance Team. She was selected as an American All-Star Dancer for several years and was invited to perform at Super Bowl half time performances and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In addition to dance, Nicole represented local fairs and festivals as their pageant queen, traveling throughout the state to promote South Louisiana tourism. She also participated in the Jerry Lewis Live Telethon to raise awareness and donations for Muscular Dystrophy.
After high school, Nicole attended Louisiana State University to pursue her degree in Dental Hygiene. While in college, she continued her dance training at Tari’s School of Dance where she took classes with LSU Golden Girls. Nicole was a member of Delta Zeta sorority where she composed song and dance productions for the annual Greek Songfest competition. In addition, she served as co-chair of the Miss LSU pageant, raising money for special needs schools in the Baton Rouge community.
After three years at LSU, Nicole transferred to the University of Louisiana-Monroe where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2008. She returned to Des Allemands and began working full time as a dental hygienist and dance instructor at Dance Unlimited. In 2010, Nicole became certified to teach dance by Dance Masters of America and the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters. For the past 17 years, Nicole has been teaching jazz, lyrical, tap, and technique classes. She has also been a competition team choreographer where her routines have won many overall awards and special honors including: Judge’s Choice, Best Costume, and multiple invitations to attend the New York Dance Experience.
Nicole remains active in the dance team community through choreography and judging auditions. Many of her students have been chosen for their middle school, high school, and college dance or cheer teams. In addition, several of her students have been selected to leadership roles on these teams. Nicole currently resides in St. Charles Parish with her husband Beau and three small children Camille (3), Bowen (2) and Arden (1). She is excited to lead Dance Unlimited of Paradis into the future by carrying on the legacy of the past and introducing her love of dance to a new generation of rising stars.

Laurie St. Pierre Falgoust

Laurie St. Pierre Falgoust has come full circle with Dance Unlimited. She was their first student 51 years ago, and is now the Co-Director of Dance Unlimited of Paradis. Laurie has taught for the past 37 years specializing in Jazz and Tap. She has received Overall High Score and Choreography awards on both the Regional and National Level and her choreography was featured at the Apollo Theatre and The Cotton Club in New York City. Laurie performed in Mexico and at the Olympic Track and Field Trials. She is an active member of LADM & DMA and has served as LADM Representative. Laurie is employed with St. Charles Parish Public Schools and has been at Allemands Elementary for the past 18 years. She lives in St. Charles Parish with her husband Louis and five fur babies. She has two grown children Nicole and Briar and three grandchildren Camille, Bowen and Arden. She is excited to share this next dance journey with her daughter.

Duanne Cazalot

Duanne Cazalot has been teaching dance since 1972 and specializes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro. Her passion has always been nurturing and molding younger students and helping them to develop their own love for dance. She judges competitions on both the Regional and National Level. Duanne has appeared in several commercials and is in the Dance Teacher Hall of Fame. She is a member of Dance Masters of America and the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters, Certified by Test to Teach - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern and Tumbling. She is a Past President of LADM and on the National Board of DMA where she serves as Membership Chair and Teen Room Director. She is the DMA – Zee Brown Ahearn Award Recipient. Duanne is the founder of Dance Unlimited of the River Parishes and now looks forward to transitioning into the next phase of her Dance Career.

Al Cazalot

Al Cazalot has taught Tumbling since 1981. He enjoys sharing his expertise and knowledge of gymnastics with his students of all ages. Al works with local Middle School and High School Cheerleading Squads throughout the River Parishes and his private classes are in great demand. Al’s greatest accomplishment is seeing the confidence on a child’s face when they achieve their goals and advance their tumbling skills. He looks forward to working with all his DU of Paradis students.

Monique Cannon

Monique has been with Dance Unlimited since the age of two. She is a graduate of Hahnville High School where she was a four year member of the Cheerleading Team. Monique went on to attend Nicholls State University and was a member of the Colonelettes Dance Team and also served as captain. She received her Secondary Education degree and is teaching in St. John the Baptist Parish. Monique has been teaching dance for the past 13 years specializing in Hip Hop, Jazz, and Tap. She is a competition choreographer and member of LADM and DMA. Monique resides in St. Charles Parish with her three beautiful children Mila, Nyla and Julian.

Becca Rodrigue

Becca has 16 years of dance experience. She has performed all styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. She was on the National Champion Desty Darlings dance team for three years and served as Lieutenant and Co-Captain. Becca was a competitive dancer for several years winning many regional overall high score awards. She is studying to become a Nurse and getting married in the Spring of 2025. Becca is excited to share her passion for dance and be able to help each student further their dance education.

Julia Tastet

Julia started dancing at the age of three at Dance Unlimited. Growing up, she was a part of the competition team and competed both regionally and nationally. She was a four-year member of the Hahnville High Steppers dance team and served as Captain her Junior year. Julia then attended Nicholls State University and was a member of Phi Mu sorority and the Colonelettes Dance Team serving as Captain her Sophomore year. In 2022 she received her Bachelor's Degree from Nicholls in Elementary education. She is so excited to be back home teaching at DU of Paradis. Julia teaches fourth grade at RJ Vial Elementary School.

Brianna Becnel

Brianna grew up taking classes with Dance Unlimited and was a part of the No Limit Competition Team. She attended Central Lafourche High School where she was cheerleader. After graduation Brianna attended Nicholls State University where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree and works full time as a Registered Nurse. At Dance Unlimited of Paradis, Brianna is one of our tumbling teachers. She also has the joy of being a dance Mom to her Tiny Dancer Adeline.

Victoria Petit

Victoria has come full circle with Dance Unlimited. She was a four year member of the Hahnville Hi-Steppers Dance team and Dance Unlimited No Limit Competition team. While attending Nicholls State University, she was a member of the Colonelettes Dance Team. She graduated NSU with a Bachelor's of Science Degree and works full time as a Registered Nurse. She now loves to share her passion for dance with students of all ages and assists with our Competition Team. Victoria is also a member of LADM and DMA. She resides in St. Charles Parish with her husband Chase and daughters Ella and Camryn.

Tracy Engel

Tracy has been with Dance Unlimited since the age of two and she is now an Assistant Teacher. She attends Hahnville High School where she is a member of the Swim team and Track and Field Team. At Dance Unlimited of Paradis she assists Ms. Nicole and is a member of the Competition Team. She is a great asset to our dance family!

Madison Moreau

Madison Moreau is one of our Assistant Teachers at Dance Unlimited of Paradis. She attends Hahnville High School and works with our younger students. We are so happy to have her a part of our faculty!

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