ARTIST STATEMENT

I believe that there is an innate, natural, undeniable connection between the body and the mind and that a person’s general well-being is greater when this connection is strengthened. By cultivating a thorough understanding of movement, people are able to understand themselves more sincerely.

As a student of dance, I constantly strive to investigate this connection.  I aim to share moments with others that cannot otherwise be expressed. I connect to other dancers through touch, movement, and energy. As an artist involved in both dance performance and creation, I prioritize the integrity of the artist’s intent and aim to discover its most genuine form. Both choreography and performance are integral to my artistic being and I crave them equally; for I believe each allow an invaluable and deep study into the connection between dance, emotion, and expression.

As a composer of movement, I am compelled to explore the complex, powerful feelings of daily life. I feel that people do not experience their lives fully because they miss the magic found in the ordinary. Full commitment to kinesthetic experience and sensation enhances awareness to each unique moment.

As a teacher, I prioritize understanding of one's own self including anatomical knowledge, emotional wellbeing, and personal presentation. I believe in using the dance classroom as a venue for discipline, continuation of technical tradition, and personal discovery. 

I am constantly fascinated and humbled by all aspects of dance, and will forever be dedicated to its preservation, innovation, and promotion.