teaching

As a dance practitioner, the classroom is a messy, alive space where curiosity drives everything. It’s not about getting things right, but about exploring raw, unpredictable moments. What if discomfort is held longer, or if what feels awkward reveals something new? The small, seemingly insignificant shifts are where potential lies. Each class is an experiment, a space to fail, laugh, and discover without needing perfection.

Teaching pulls me back to this space again and again. I love facilitating these moments of exploration, returning as both a practitioner and a guide. This curiosity connects dancers to their bodies, the space, and each other. It fuels performance and teaching, keeping everything engaged and present. The goal is to create a space where anyone can explore, ask questions, and see what emerges.

 

In my teaching, I aim to foster an environment of collective awareness. I believe that building trust in ourselves comes through holding space for what is yet unknown, and that compassion—for ourselves and for one another—is necessary in the process of discovery. This surfaces cogently in my teaching, where I cultivate a reflective environment in which I encourage students to be self-aware, investigative and rigorous.

Here are some hats I love to wear:

  • Mentorship: Providing check-ins, accountability, and support to dance artists transitioning to urban environments like Chicago and New York, helping them navigate their paths as dancers, performers, and teachers.

  • Movement Coach & Dramaturg: Collaborating with solo artists as an outside eye, shaping movement, learning from video, and creating an archive of the process—a way to remember, notate, and dialogue with choreographers exploring new movement modes.

  • Space Holder: Facilitating movement-based moments in gatherings or events, creating spaces for connection through embodied ice breakers.

  • Teaching the Teachers: Helping new educators turn their experiences into impactful classes, guiding them to build their space and find their voice.

  • Focusing on 18-22 Year Olds: Standing with young artists on the verge of their careers, asking: What could this look like for you?

These roles keep me coming back, exploring, failing, and creating alongside others in the unknown.

offerings

  • technique class

    Rooted in the tradition of experimental post-modern dance, this class invites dancers to dig into their movement history while letting go of the need to get it “right.” It’s athletic, raw, and playful—grounded in technique but always pushing past the familiar. Expect fluid, momentum-driven sequences that stretch across the floor, releasing unnecessary tension and finding new ways to move with ease. We’ll flip directions, challenge focus, and cover space, all while staying tuned into the body’s intelligence and keeping injury prevention in mind.

    Blurring the lines between set movement and improvisation, we’ll explore the balance of control and release. It’s about pushing physical boundaries, tapping into what’s already inside, and discovering something new. The space is open for experimentation, where awkward moments and surprising shifts are welcomed. Think sweat, laughter, falling, and finding your way again—all while connecting to the bigger story your body has to tell.

  • composition

    In this workshop, we’ll dive into the process of choreographing performance works intended to be shared with others. Through working with scores, mining personal experiences, and exchanging tools, we’ll explore how to bring individual and collective performance pieces together. The focus will be on experimentation—using scores as a framework to guide the creative process while allowing room for raw and unpredictable moments. We’ll collaborate, share, and shape performance works that reflect personal stories, building toward a final exchange of work with one another.

  • conditioning

    This somatic Pilates class mixes classical Pilates with somatic techniques to shake up how the body moves and feels. We start with breath and imagery, then dive into sequences that unlock fluidity, stability, and balance. It’s for those who see movement as a way to explore and experiment—inviting curiosity and play. Whether deepening your practice or just seeing what happens, this class helps restore ease and reimagine how the body expresses itself.