I have also studied child development and have a special love for bringing an adoration of the arts to the youngest artists in our communities. Since 2001, I have taught classes for all ages from infants to adults. After that I took up Bellydance and studied folk dancing in Chicago, Illinois. This eventually led me to Jacmel, Haiti, where I studied cultural and social dances of the local people. After performing a liturgical dance performance for my graduation ceremony, I toured the United States and a portion of Canada, researching dance around the world. I searched out other educational opportunities at Cypress College and the Taggart International School where I studied West African dance and Russian Ballet Technique. When I wasn’t onstage, I could be found backstage working lights, sound, costuming, or stage management. While studying at Chapman, I accepted a position as historian, and eventually, vice president of the performing arts society (PASC). From 1996-2001 I performed a variety of dancing and singing roles in showcases and events such as “American Celebration” and “The Story of Rock n’ Roll”. By high school, I was choreographing for the Show Choir, as well as performing in theatrical productions, including the musical “The Wizard of Oz”.īefore graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Theatre & Dance from Chapman University in Orange, California, I continued my study of various dance styles & techniques such as: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Dunham Technique, yoga/stretch, Dance Business & History. Always drawn to anything involving dance and movement, I auditioned and performed with a Disney Showcase Troupe. As a youth, I took country line dancing classes. Lessons were few and far between so I would copy dancing off of movies and videos in order to perform at local dances or for other community events. I grew up in a small town in Southern Illinois. Sound familiar? Making time in our day to chase our passions or just to fit in a fun workout is a way of working on our discipline and creating good dance habits that will supplement any additional in-person lessons you may be taking. I'm a busy mom juggling 4 kids and 2 jobs. I also teach from the perspective that I'm the same as you. One of the benefits of online classes is that it allows you the flexibility to do the things you love no matter where you are. I have taught in my living room, and local parks, I teach from conference rooms when I have to travel, or frommy backyard.

I teach my lessons just like many of you take lessons, when and wherever I can.

My training includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Folk Dance, Dance History, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Improv, and Kinesiology, among other dance-related subjects. I have my bachelors degree from Chapman University in Theatre & Dance.

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