In my classes, I connect dance students to their bodies, to their innate ability to move and to grow technically as well as artistically. I invite them to inhabit their bodies respectfully, understanding dance as a field of study that promotes awareness, critical thinking, and creativity. I teach technique and choreography with a sense of history, acknowledging the origin of movement styles and aesthetics that have preceded us, emphasizing the work of female, queer, and BIPOC artists.
I propose pursuing an intelligent body that moves away from pain, seeking healthy and pleasurable ways to dance. I believe that dance has the power to clearly transmit physical and emotional experiences in contemporary life to the fullest. I understand dance as a series of actions and reactions rather than being a shallow representation of emotions. I teach dancers how to find the most refine responses to each action, subjecting the body to thrilling forces, clear pathways, and rhythmic patterns. My goal is to open up their understanding and of the world we inhabit, encouraging them to embody their ideas becoming the new generation of innovative artists and scholars that the world needs!
