With nearly four decades of dance experience, I know the transformative power of dance. Dance instilled in me important skills like determination, accountability, creativity, and leadership that I use on a daily basis. But I’ve also experienced how dance training can have a negative impact on physical health, emotional well-being, and a dancers’ sense of identity and self-worth.  

Over my 20 year career as a dance educator and choreographer, I’ve been learning how to do dance differently - emphasizing the powerful positive benefits and minimizing the harm that can come with dance training. I’m on a mission to create a more joyful dance experience for all through a holistic perspective to dance education and choreography.