Nicole Jacqueline De Virgiliis

Former Zumba® Education Specialist (ZES), founder of the BallaLoco® DW concept, certified dance teacher and Pilates instructor, Breathwork Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Spiritual Life Coach and mother

Dance and music have been a guiding thread throughout my life since childhood. They gave me stability in challenging times — growing up in different countries and during periods of personal crisis. For me, dancing has always been more than self-expression: it has been a source of strength, joy, and healing.

From an early age, I attended dance schools, took part in competitions, and later completed training with Bobos choreographers. One of the highlights for me was training at renowned dance schools in New York. From hip-hop to house and street jazz, to Latin American styles such as salsa and samba — my passion for dance knew no limits and led me to continue expanding my skills over the years. From hip-hop and house to street jazz and Latin styles like salsa and samba: my passion for dance knew no limits, and it naturally led me to continue developing my training and skills.

In 2009, I discovered my love for the world of fitness.
Als eine der Ersten brachte ich Zumba® in die Region Basel und wurde 2011 als Ausbilderin (ZES) für den Schweizer Markt ausgewählt.
This role gave me the opportunity to train instructors across Switzerland and perform on international stages — an experience I remain deeply grateful for to this day.

After years of living in performance mode, personal challenges — my father’s long battle with cancer and his death, as well as my own burnout — brought me to a profound turning point.
I began to immerse myself in personal development and holistic health.
These experiences opened up new perspectives for me and helped me rediscover inner strength, calm, and joie de vivre.

Parallel dazu entstand mein eigenes Tanz-Fitness-Konzept: BallaLoco®.
I wanted to combine dance with Pilates and an effective full-body workout — movement that not only strengthens the body, but also brings joy.
In BallaLoco® Dance Workout I bring together vitality, lightness, and inner strength.

My training as a breathwork therapist (2025) completed the puzzle and took my work to a whole new level.
In a wonderful way, it connects everything that has always moved me: body, emotion, energy, and awareness.

It brings me great joy to pass on the benefits of this method and to accompany people on their path toward inner balance and life force on every level.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, getting lost in a good book, or simply enjoying a coffee in the sun.
I find peace in the sound of the sea, inspiration in encounters — and joy in life’s small moments.

Professional Background & Training

2025
Training: 300 hours Holosomatic Breathwork Therapy
2013-2014
Education as a SAFS Pilates Instructor, Fitness Coach and Nutrition Trainer & Coach
2012
Selected from over 500 applicants to become a Zumba® Education Specialist (ZES). Organised and led instructor trainings, masterclasses, and events across Switzerland and internationally.
2011
3-week dance training programme in New York at renowned dance schools (Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey, Peridance Center)
2009-2014
Training as a Zumba® Instructor. Started the first Zumba® classes in Basel; founded “Zumba Basel,” later BallaLoco GmbH.
2008-2009
Client Advisor at UBS
2004-2007
Business Administration Training
2004
High School Diploma (Abitur)
2000-2003
Trained as a Dance Leader by DJ BoBo. Certified as a Hip-Hop and Latin Dance Instructor at the Dance Energy dance school. Gained my first teaching experience as a Hip-Hop and Latin Dance instructor at the age of 16.
1988
Started dancing at the age of 4 and have been involved in dance training ever since. Participated in numerous performances, workshops, and dance competitions throughout the years.