because it’s part of the air I breathe,
because it’s how I make sense of the world,
because it’s survival.
maybe for you too?
join us-
because it’s how I make sense of the world,
because it’s survival.
maybe for you too?
join us-
dance class-
i consider class a functional, sacred and revolutionary practice. I love the magic fostered when folks come together for the sake of grounding and attending to our bodies and creativities. It feels inherently radical- learning, working, building community. I value the space for practice with no product or end in mind other than the here and now of showing up. Taking class inspires and nurtures me in different ways than rehearsing or performing does. It keeps me feeling alive as an artist. It is community. It is communion.
my contemporary practice(s) class is a highly imaginative + highly physical investigation of ourselves as movers. Together, we cultivate a space for building curiosity, community, care and rigor by embracing experimentation, kindness and inclusivity. This is a laboratory: risk and failure are encouraged, as they are part of the learning process. We work from the body we bring each day, and we are invited to call upon all the techniques and herstories/theystories/histories that our bodies hold. Rooted in the technical fundamentals of euro-american release technique and postmodern dance, class begins with a sensation-based collage of improvisation and set material. Following impulses that lie just beneath the surface of the skin and deep inside our bones, we swirl and cast together. We nurture our techniques and curiosities through set sequences, improvisation scores and composition games. Class culminates with a set-ish phrase that encourages cultivating your own artistry within the material, while also challenging us physically and creatively.
my teaching practice is in constant conversation with my choreographic research. I introduce improvisational scores, composition games and phrase work in class that are current in my creative process. My class is another laboratory for sitting with and sharing my body based research with others.
my own dancing background is also woven into my pedagogy. I grew up dancing in a studio, in the street, on a stage, in my bedroom, in a gymnasium, in my imagination. I value all of these dances and dancing spaces, and I take lessons from them all into my class. I am interested in the liminal space where all of these forms can meet and collaborate.
i consider class a functional, sacred and revolutionary practice. I love the magic fostered when folks come together for the sake of grounding and attending to our bodies and creativities. It feels inherently radical- learning, working, building community. I value the space for practice with no product or end in mind other than the here and now of showing up. Taking class inspires and nurtures me in different ways than rehearsing or performing does. It keeps me feeling alive as an artist. It is community. It is communion.
my contemporary practice(s) class is a highly imaginative + highly physical investigation of ourselves as movers. Together, we cultivate a space for building curiosity, community, care and rigor by embracing experimentation, kindness and inclusivity. This is a laboratory: risk and failure are encouraged, as they are part of the learning process. We work from the body we bring each day, and we are invited to call upon all the techniques and herstories/theystories/histories that our bodies hold. Rooted in the technical fundamentals of euro-american release technique and postmodern dance, class begins with a sensation-based collage of improvisation and set material. Following impulses that lie just beneath the surface of the skin and deep inside our bones, we swirl and cast together. We nurture our techniques and curiosities through set sequences, improvisation scores and composition games. Class culminates with a set-ish phrase that encourages cultivating your own artistry within the material, while also challenging us physically and creatively.
my teaching practice is in constant conversation with my choreographic research. I introduce improvisational scores, composition games and phrase work in class that are current in my creative process. My class is another laboratory for sitting with and sharing my body based research with others.
my own dancing background is also woven into my pedagogy. I grew up dancing in a studio, in the street, on a stage, in my bedroom, in a gymnasium, in my imagination. I value all of these dances and dancing spaces, and I take lessons from them all into my class. I am interested in the liminal space where all of these forms can meet and collaborate.
in class I will invite you to-
honor the wisdom of your body
take care
close your eyes
rest
be bold
be in your body
ask questions
stay curious
risk
sweat
challenge the norm
open your eyes
see the space and each other
make clear choices
do the opposite of what is offered if that’s what you need
listen
be kind
honor your boundaries
respect each other
challenge yourself
get what you need
breathe
listen to the ghosts in the room
listen to your ancestors
listen to desire
commune
find how it all fits in your body
dance with others
play
feel joy
as a teacher I believe-
dancing is a duet between listening and doing
we teach what we have been taught
we are all students
we are all teachers
creativity flourishes from spaces that hold containers of care and trust
i am responsible for working to hold a safe space for us all in my class
it is a gift to dance with others
dancers need access to class
class cost should not be prohibitive
i know some things, but there are many more things I do not know
we will always be learning
dance class is communion, social hour, church, a sweaty workout and body therapy within the scope of two hours
honor the wisdom of your body
take care
close your eyes
rest
be bold
be in your body
ask questions
stay curious
risk
sweat
challenge the norm
open your eyes
see the space and each other
make clear choices
do the opposite of what is offered if that’s what you need
listen
be kind
honor your boundaries
respect each other
challenge yourself
get what you need
breathe
listen to the ghosts in the room
listen to your ancestors
listen to desire
commune
find how it all fits in your body
dance with others
play
feel joy
as a teacher I believe-
dancing is a duet between listening and doing
we teach what we have been taught
we are all students
we are all teachers
creativity flourishes from spaces that hold containers of care and trust
i am responsible for working to hold a safe space for us all in my class
it is a gift to dance with others
dancers need access to class
class cost should not be prohibitive
i know some things, but there are many more things I do not know
we will always be learning
dance class is communion, social hour, church, a sweaty workout and body therapy within the scope of two hours
i work to hold a space inclusive for all humans- please come get what you need, please ask for what you need. all levels are always welcome, however please note that this class is structured for intermediate & advanced movers /+ dance artists with a regular physical practice.
my teaching practice is forever evolving and forever influenced by lessons from mentors/teachers/friends - Kendra Portier, Michelle Boulé, Jennifer Nugent, Joanna Kotze, Samita Sinha, Miguel Gutierrez, Angie Pittman, John Jasperse, Anna Sperber, Jasmine Hearn, Yanira Castro, Janet Panetta, Lisa Race, Barbara Mahler, Vicky Shick & Laura Stein. I have been on faculty at Sarah Lawrence College, Gibney, Peridance, Dancewave and Greenwich Country Day High School. I have taught classes through Motive Brooklyn, Freeskewl and hosted my own class outdoors in Prospect Park and indoors at Studio 44 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. I have been a guest teaching artist at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Rutgers University, University of Maryland-College Park, Amherst College, University of Washington-Seattle, Velocity Dance Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham Rep, Louisiana State University, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Lusher Charter High School and Dancing Grounds. In addition to teaching a contemporary practices class, I teach postmodern technique, composition & choreography, improvisation, dance herstory, interdisciplinary creative process, voice & text, & repertory/setting work. I have taught high school students, college students and graduate students. Please email [email protected] for teaching inquiries.
my teaching practice is forever evolving and forever influenced by lessons from mentors/teachers/friends - Kendra Portier, Michelle Boulé, Jennifer Nugent, Joanna Kotze, Samita Sinha, Miguel Gutierrez, Angie Pittman, John Jasperse, Anna Sperber, Jasmine Hearn, Yanira Castro, Janet Panetta, Lisa Race, Barbara Mahler, Vicky Shick & Laura Stein. I have been on faculty at Sarah Lawrence College, Gibney, Peridance, Dancewave and Greenwich Country Day High School. I have taught classes through Motive Brooklyn, Freeskewl and hosted my own class outdoors in Prospect Park and indoors at Studio 44 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. I have been a guest teaching artist at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Rutgers University, University of Maryland-College Park, Amherst College, University of Washington-Seattle, Velocity Dance Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham Rep, Louisiana State University, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Lusher Charter High School and Dancing Grounds. In addition to teaching a contemporary practices class, I teach postmodern technique, composition & choreography, improvisation, dance herstory, interdisciplinary creative process, voice & text, & repertory/setting work. I have taught high school students, college students and graduate students. Please email [email protected] for teaching inquiries.
stay tuned for 2025 class info!
WATCH CLASS VIDEOS:
Interdisciplinary Creative Research class 2024 HERE
Contemporary Technique class 2023 HERE
Outdoor Improvisation class 2020 HERE
Contemporary Technique class 2019 HERE
WATCH CLASS VIDEOS:
Interdisciplinary Creative Research class 2024 HERE
Contemporary Technique class 2023 HERE
Outdoor Improvisation class 2020 HERE
Contemporary Technique class 2019 HERE
pilates-
as a movement artist, I have been a student of Pilates for the last fifteen years of dancing professionally, utilizing its smart system of organization for physical therapy and injury prevention throughout my career. I teach a contemporary style of Pilates that prioritizes safe body mechanics. I work to hold a space for all folks to breathe, slow down, organize, work, sweat and connect with their bodies. My classes focus on alignment, stability, strength, breath, balance & flow- working through, in & around the classical Pilates choreography to create body-supportive progressions that get all bodies moving in all directions. I prioritize access, inclusivity & curiosity in my teaching- offering classes fit for professional movers, parents, teachers, gardeners, service workers, office workers, and more. I trust that movement is healing, and healing is for everyone. I completed my Pilates Teacher Training at The Kane School. Upon completing my MFA program (May 2025), I will be returning to teach at Kinected in Chelsea, Manhattan and Lula Body Pilates in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Please email [email protected] for teaching inquiries.
please check Kinected + Lula Body Pilates class schedule/ appointment bookings for regular updates!
pilates-
as a movement artist, I have been a student of Pilates for the last fifteen years of dancing professionally, utilizing its smart system of organization for physical therapy and injury prevention throughout my career. I teach a contemporary style of Pilates that prioritizes safe body mechanics. I work to hold a space for all folks to breathe, slow down, organize, work, sweat and connect with their bodies. My classes focus on alignment, stability, strength, breath, balance & flow- working through, in & around the classical Pilates choreography to create body-supportive progressions that get all bodies moving in all directions. I prioritize access, inclusivity & curiosity in my teaching- offering classes fit for professional movers, parents, teachers, gardeners, service workers, office workers, and more. I trust that movement is healing, and healing is for everyone. I completed my Pilates Teacher Training at The Kane School. Upon completing my MFA program (May 2025), I will be returning to teach at Kinected in Chelsea, Manhattan and Lula Body Pilates in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Please email [email protected] for teaching inquiries.
please check Kinected + Lula Body Pilates class schedule/ appointment bookings for regular updates!
banner photo by Scott Shaw of 'Rosalie' presented by Gibney (March 2018)