About Me
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Lilly started dancing at the age of seven. She grew up dancing at Center Stage Dance LA and Flintridge Preparatory School. While at these institutions, she trained in many styles, competed, choreographed, and found her knack for teaching and leadership.
Lilly recently graduated from the University of Oregon in June 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Dance and a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Additionally, she earned a teaching certificate in dance and completed an undergraduate thesis titled Teaching with Artistry and Awareness: Elevating Technique and Wellbeing in Dance Pedagogical Approaches. While at the university, Lilly choreographed three pieces and performed in over ten pieces. Additionally, her passion for teaching and leadership continued to flourish as she served on the Dance Oregon board as secretary for two years and worked as a dance peer advisor for the School of Music and Dance. Outside of school she taught jazz at Dynamic Dance in Springfield, OR and interned with the Hult Center for the Performing Arts' Community and Creative Learning Department.
Post-graduation, Lilly will continue to work at both Dynamic Dance and the Hult Center. These opportunities allow her to fuel both her passion for teaching and arts administration. Down the line, she would love to create a dance community center where anyone can take classes, attend workshops on dance theory and research, and ultimately feel like they belong in the dance world.
Professional Focus
I specialize in teaching and arts administration with a specific focus on wellbeing. Within all my work are the ideas of inclusion, accessibility, and creating a supportive environment. I've found in my experience that prioritizing these concepts allows everyone involved to feel heard and acknowledged. These ideas come from my own dance experiences growing up — both positive and negative. I feel privileged to be able to prioritize these ideas in the dance classes I teach at Dynamic Dance, in the work I do with the Hult Center, and all future work I pursue.
Awards & Certificates
I'm proud to have earned the following awards and certificates:
- Outstanding Dance Major Award, University of Oregon, 2025
- Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education, University of Oregon, 2025
- Teaching Certificate in Dance, University of Oregon, 2025
- DanceAbility Teaching Certification, DanceAbility, 2024