Nick Buynitzky is a dancer, acrobat, and movement artist from Raleigh, North Carolina. Through his early exposure to gymnastics and tumbling, Nick gained a passion for movement and physical activity at a young age. After years of competitive trampoline and power tumbling, he found a new fascination in combining the creativity and expression of dance with the tricks of gymnastics training. In 2021, Nick graduated Summa Cum Laude from Needham B. Broughton High School. There, under the instruction and mentorship of Betsy Graves, he gained several skills in dance and choreography. Currently, Nick is pursuing a BFA in contemporary dance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where he has been very fortunate to perform and work with several talented choreographers and dancers.
Nick has trained in several styles and techniques including Cunningham Technique, Ballet, Countertechnique, floorwork, Hip-Hop, breakdance, and acrobatics through his studies at UNCSA and summer sessions. Some of his notable performance highlights include work from Rena Butler, Merce Cunningham, Shen Wei, Ming-Lung Yang, Grady Bowman, and Pearlann Porter. Furthermore, Nick has been a guest teacher at several middle and high schools in the Raleigh area. His interest in teaching, composition, and performance, continues to grow, and he is eager to explore these interests further. Nick prides himself on maintaining a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and high energy. Upon graduation, he plans to take this mindset into the professional world and spread positivity and kindness through dance and movement.