Threaded through my love for performing and creating is a joy for teaching dancers of all ages and backgrounds Integral to my classes are the use of conversation and historical context. I believe collective growth can be achieved through sharing our unique perspectives on dance and the world, and through studying the work and ideals of those who have played a role in developing dance history. As dance is most often a silent artform, it is important for me to hear what my students are thinking and feeling about the material being explored, and more important still for them to hear from one another. I have been extremely fortunate to have had two and a half decades of dance training, with a myriad of teaching styles, movement styles, and approaches which inform my dancing and teaching. My goal as a teacher is to synthesize the material I have been exposed to in order to provide avenues for my students to explore and learn, while encouraging them to find their unique artistic voice through choice-making, improvisation, and composition.