Dance produces an empathetic-kinesthetic relationship connecting the viewer and performer. I am drawn to questions that revolve around relationships, in which I try to find answers through physical movement and story-telling. Live performance consistently transforms just as I do, which is why I want to create and be a part of work that presents my ever-changing storyline of who I am as an artist, in relationship to those around me.

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As a choreographer, I strive to create stories that are influenced by not only my dancers, but the music, the space, the world that we’re stepping into and creating. I encourage my dancers to be curious, to play, to find their own interpretation of the movement. Coming from a theatre background, I want my dancers to create and connect to who they are in the work, no matter the style of dance. I’m drawn to dynamic, versatile dancers, and how I can highlight their similarities and differences, in turn, connecting with the audience in this shared experience.

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As a teacher, I aim to create a safe space where my students can take risks, try something new, and feel supported from not only myself, but their peers. My classes consist of a melting pot of the styles that have influenced me: ballet, modern, jazz & tap. I know not everyone has trained in these styles, though, I want students to see how each style influences the next and how they can take this into their own practice. I will always be their biggest advocate and cheerleader for their individuality and their health and safety, both in and out of the studio. 

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I strive to continue to pass down what my teachers have instilled upon me, as well as educate my students on the history of dance. If there is one thing I want my students to take away from my class, it is a lesson that my mentors have passed down to me: "nothing to prove, everything to share".