At its core, dance is fun.

Since the age of two, dance has been an essential part of my existence. I believe dance is a valuable art form that allows for self-expression, kinesthetic therapy, and community. I feel that our personal experience is deeply intertwined with movement; dance can serve as an act of emotional processing and self expression. Dance teaches us lessons that we carry with us for life such as hard work, empathy, and adaptability. I encourage my students to build these skills in the classroom and embody them in their day to day life. 

My role as a dance educator is to give my students the tools they need to become the dancer, and person, they want to be. I have extensive training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern, and musical theater. No matter what style I am teaching, I draw influences from all of my training; I think the best dancers are well rounded ones. I also hope to foster creativity and aid in my student’s discovery of their artistic voice. Improvisation is a crucial part of my teaching – I want my students to have their own voice beyond the vocabulary I provide. At its core, dance is fun. While I hope to train strong technical dancers and young artists, I also value the joy of dance as something we do for fun. I encourage play in the classroom at all ages as an avenue for expression, discovery, and pleasure. I want to foster my students' love for the art of dance while pushing them to improve.

The best way to learn is through exploration. I aim to build an environment that allows students to explore and express themselves in a safe space. I hope to push my students to be the best dancers they can be while also building their self esteem. I aim to prepare my students for long careers by focusing on safe training, mindfulness, and personal artistry. My teaching practice ranges from age 2 to 102. I am so honored to be a part of any dancer’s journey to becoming their truest self, and I feel lucky to learn from my students throughout our time together.