Bringing the Art of Movement to the World
Artist Statement:
One way I understand the world is by making and sharing dance. I believe that art is a deeply radical way to process the experience of being alive. Making dance is one of the most ancient, immediate, and sacred creative practices that exists. Our communities are healthier when we move together. When we witness that movement we affirm each other. To this end I have charged myself with the responsibility of pursuing dance as a practitioner, creator, educator and an advocate to my fullest capability.
TeachingAs a dance educator, I provide opportunities for students to get in touch with the wisdom inherent in their bodies. I do this by offering anatomically based instruction, cultural background information, and space for creative play in my classes. It is important for me that students connect with dance in a way that is personal and relevant to them.
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PerformanceAs a dance performer, I love bringing my passion and curiosity to the stage with the hope of inspiring the communities for which I dance. It is my goal to create experiences wherein audience members can connect with the wildness of being alive and their common humanity.
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ChoreographyAs a dance maker, the work I create is an exploration of how to integrate the visceral experience of the unknown into the ritualistic structure of performance. I am interested in the knowledge of the body and how to access it. I take an interdisciplinary approach, working with collaborators of all kinds.
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