How it began ...
Perhaps a bit of a cliché, dance has been my tether to this human experience for as long as I can remember.
At the tender age of six I witnessed my very first dance performance, The Nutcracker, it was in that moment that I knew the only option was to begin to dance, and so I began. Ever since, I haven’t stopped.
There is
How it began ...
Perhaps a bit of a cliché, dance has been my tether to this human experience for as long as I can remember.
At the tender age of six I witnessed my very first dance performance, The Nutcracker, it was in that moment that I knew the only option was to begin to dance, and so I began. Ever since, I haven’t stopped.
There is a full life that breathes itself into my curiosities. My human self and artist self are intertwined. It is not one at the cost of the other but instead a weaving; dancing amongst the joys and traumas, friendships and lovers, opportunities and longings.
I am devoted to the greatness that lay just beneath the surface; waiting to be revealed. I will most likely spend the rest of my days endeavouring to share in the beauty of possibility.
Currently 2024 ...
After completing a semester as adjunct professor for the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) at Point Park University, I've traveled to Europe to teach, exchange ideas, and explore. During my time in Europe, I had the opportunity to engage in various projects. In Lucerne, Switzerland, collaborating with Dario Dinuzzi.
Currently 2024 ...
After completing a semester as adjunct professor for the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) at Point Park University, I've traveled to Europe to teach, exchange ideas, and explore. During my time in Europe, I had the opportunity to engage in various projects. In Lucerne, Switzerland, collaborating with Dario Dinuzzi. Additionally, Guest teaching in Würzburg, Germany, for Tanzcompanie Mainfranken and Henny Jurriëns Studio in Amsterdam.
Currently, I am delighted to continue my role as a project based rehearsal director and dramaturge with Belle Spirale Dance projects in Vancouver, Canada for their upcoming performances of assemble.
My work with Belle Spirale extends to a residency project at Staatsballett Karlsruhe, Germany which began in the Fall of 2023 and continues into 2024.
In the coming months, I return to Europe to to teach at Henny Jurriëns studio, Guest teaching at Tanzcompanie Mainfranken and for Northern School of Contemporary Dance, in Leeds.
“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction”- Rumi
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