teaching

Dance class is where I come to notice, explore, and stay curious. It’s not about doing it right—it’s about paying attention to what’s happening right now. What sensations are present? What keeps pulling your focus? What surprises you?

I treat each class as an experiment. A place to move, ask questions, and follow what shows up. Sometimes things feel awkward, quiet, or funny. I see all of it as useful.

Teaching brings me back to this space again and again. I show up as both a guide and an explorer. I ask us to slow down, to stay with what we notice, and to let things unfold without rushing to fix or solve.

I aim to build a space where people feel welcome to move, to question, and to be in their bodies—with everything they carry.

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 for Emerging Dance Artists

    I mentor early-career dance artists navigating life after high school or college—offering guidance, accountability, and tools for building a life in performance, teaching, and making, especially in cities like NYC and Chicago.

  • Movement Coach

    I partner with solo artists to shape movement, clarify ideas, and document the creative process—offering support at any stage of making.

  • Teaching Practice Partner
    I help artists develop classes that reflect their values—offering feedback, clarity, and support to bring teaching ideas into form.

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.