Educator

As an Educator, I value creating a studio space where everyone feels welcome. Each dancer’s voice matters and they deserve to feel supported. With a background in various techniques of modern, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and choreography, I give my students an understanding of the origins of movements and dance styles, creating a connection between all styles of dance; It is important to me to focus on dismantling the idea that Eurocentric styles are the origin story of all dance.

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In terms of injury prevention and self care, I emphasize the importance of how dance fits into you, not how you fit into dance. I prioritize creating a love for dance in each exercise, focusing on strengths and how to improve rather than a negative dialogue about weakness and inability to change. No matter how much turnout, flexibility, or strength, no matter what you may look like, dance is your own. It is important to me to be a mentor to younger dancers, helping them unlock their potential and supporting them in their dreams.