Nico Rubio, a native to Chicago, has been tap dancing for 9 years now. He is currently with S.A.C., Ill-Noise and most recently Jus'LisTeN. Nico is a former member of M.A.D.D. Rhythms with whom he has done shows throughout the Chicago area and U.S. He has traveled throughout his career to L.A., St. Louis, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Michigan and in December China. Nico has appeared on television in the opening segment for CLTV at the Taste of Chicago, a promotional documentary for the Chicago Park District, Local L.A. news channels (for the L.A. Tap Fest in the summers of 2004-2007), ABC 7 Chicago for the grand opening of their new state street studio and Channel 9 for the Premier of Happy Feet at Navy Pier. He has been in Newspapers and Magazines such as the Red Eye, Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Dailey Harold, Defender, The Beacon, Dance Spirit Magazine, Dancer Magazine, Dance Magazine and On Tap (ITA) Magazine. Nico is also the winner of the first annual cutting contest at CHRP and in his age group at the L.A. Tap Fest. He has also been street performing on the Chicago streets and CTA platforms for 4 years now, collaborating with artist such as Clarinetists, Drummers, Saxophonists, Dancers, Rappers and even face painters. Nico has also studied other forms of dance, acting, rapping, stage handing and even played the "Prince" in Ballet Legere's Nutcracker for two years. Nico is proud to be a tap dancer and excited to share in the art form through his love of the dance!