I hold an MFA in Dance from the University of Maryland and a BFA in Dance, summa cum laude, from Jacksonville University. I’m also a former professional dancer, and I’ve taught students from kindergarten through college in a wide range of settings, including magnet schools, HBCUs, private institutions, and Research 1 universities.

That range, along with my experience in nonprofit arts leadership and community programming, shapes how I teach: I meet students where they are, because every classroom has a different history and different needs.

I call my students movers, because I believe everyone already has movement knowledge worth building on.

My classes put trust first and technique second. I make room for each person’s movement history, then invite them to try new ways of moving and thinking with curiosity instead of judgment.

Whether I’m teaching ballet technique to non-majors or leading a community class, my goal is the same: to help people feel capable, curious, and welcome as active participants in dance, not just spectators.