OUR MISSION
What We Stand For
At Core Love Culture, we believe in the transformative power of movement and connection. Our mission is to create a space where every individual can grow stronger, build resilience, and find belonging—empowering not just the body, but the mind, spirit, and community around them.
Global Performance Experience
Driven by passion and precision,
Nicole Smith | CEO & Founder of Core Love Culture blends over 20 years of performance experience with Pilates expertise to elevate athletes and dancers worldwide. She has trained and performed with prestigious institutions including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ballet Hispanico, and toured globally with the award-winning musical Disney’s The Lion King, currently serving as a swing for both Broadway and the national tour.
Transitioning from dance, she is now a leading expert in movement training, working with professional athletes to enhance strength, agility, and performance. As the owner of multiple thriving studios, she also hosts workshops, masterclasses, and retreats worldwide, inspiring peak performance and a strong mind-body connection.
Recognition
TRAINING RECOGNITION CERTIFICATION(S)
MetroPlex Pilates & Romana’s Pilates International
Advanced training in Postural Restoration Technique, Bodywork, and Strength & Conditioning
Core Love Culture Launched in 2023
Pilates Full Certification Program
PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT
Collaborates with Philadelphia Eagles Organized Team Activities (OTA) during off-season training camps
GUEST TEACHING & INTERNATIONAL WORK:
Sponsored visit to Leaf Pilates, South Korea hosting workshops and private sessions
DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY:
Winner of an NAACP Theater Image Award for Best Choreography for “You Don’t Know Me,” an Urban Musical produced by Tyler Perry
