What I Believe In

My art stems from my own human experiences and thoughts, however, it greatly stems from my creative imagination and visual artistic mind. Being a visual artist, I see the body as a canvas, every stroke it makes gives meaning to the whole painting. I am passionate about experiencing movement and dynamic qualities that capture the essence of the human psyche. I enjoy collaborating with other artists and taking risks when it comes to my work. I see the dance studio as a lab, always experimenting and finding new ways to indulge and ignite my curiosities. I am an artist at my core, and I am always looking for opportunities to create and inspire. I have something to offer to the arts community that is exciting, unique, and authentic.

As a teacher of athletes and artists, I am heavily focused on my student’s success in the classroom as well as the world beyond the classroom. I am a gentle guide, a facilitator, and an advocate. My views of the world align with those of equality and fairness. I come into the classroom with a respect and empathy for every age, culture, gender, sexuality, status and ability. As a teacher, I believe it is my duty to create a safe space for learning. I want my students to feel individual and unique within their own backgrounds and upbringing, while simultaneously creating a sense of community and oneness among the entire class. My teaching style is rigorous and challenging. I allow my students to push themselves further every time they step into the classroom. I am a teacher of modern, ballet, and jazz dance as well as a certified yoga and group fitness instructor.  I weave somatic practices into my pedagogy in order for students to tap into their subconscious minds, ultimately deepening their proprioceptive senses. As an artist myself, it is important to me that I give my class the tools to create freely, and passionately. Ultimately, I hope to share my knowledge with students in order to give them the utmost confidence and fierceness to move through life as athletes, artists and most importantly humans.