Teaching Philosophy

As a dance teacher, I strive to make all my students feel included. I believe that dance classes create community, and you can't have a genuine community without inclusion. To me this looks like making sure each student knows they are welcome as they come, they don't have to do anything that makes them uncomfortable, and that modifications can be made. My goal is to make dance a safe space for everyone. I want each student to know they bring something unique to the table and that is something that should be celebrated. I focus on technique, while maintaining an equal focus on wellbeing. I believe that dancers should be able to enjoy dance and grow within it. Additionally, I want my students to be able to improve at their own rate and without being knocked down to get to where they want to be.

Classes

I love to teach many styles and ages. If you're interested in something but don't see it on this list, please feel free to email me to learn about other offerings I have. Some examples of classes I've taught include the following:

Contemporary, All Levels, 18+
Contemporary Choreography, Int/Adv, 18+
Teen/Adult Jazz, Open Level, 14+
Tween Jazz, Beg/Int, 10–13
Tween Lyrical, Beg/Int, 10–13
Improvisation, All Levels, 15+
Private Lessons in Technique and Choreography, All Levels, All Ages

Professional Development

When it comes to learning how to teach in new communities, I love to seek out professional development whenever I can. I'm super lucky to have been able to attend the following conferences and workshops:

American Collegiate Dance Association High-Desert Region Conference, 2025
Full Time Dance Teacher Intensive, 2025
National Dance Education Organization National Conference, 2024
American Collegiate Dance Association Northwest Region Conference, 2024
American Collegiate Dance Association Baja Region Conference, 2023