About Me
I am a dance and theatre artist who believes that storytelling is a collaborative act, and that the best work happens when people feel seen, trusted, and invited to take creative risks. My work lives at the intersection of performance, movement, and education, where curiosity and craft are given equal weight.
As a choreographer and director, I am drawn to projects that are physically expressive and emotionally grounded. I approach theatre and dance as living, breathing processes rather than fixed products, valuing rehearsal rooms that encourage play, experimentation, and honest conversation. Whether working on stage or behind the scenes, I bring a steady, thoughtful presence and a deep respect for the people I collaborate with.
Teaching is not a separate process, but an extension of my artistry. My teaching philosophy centers on building confidence, discipline, and creative ownership. I meet students where they are, then challenge them to go further than they thought possible. Technique and rigor matter, but so does joy. I create learning environments that are structured yet warm, where students are encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and develop both skill and self-awareness. I believe that strong artists are also strong communicators, collaborators, and humans.
Colleagues and students often describe me as quietly motivating, leading with clarity, empathy, and high expectations without ego. I value process, preparedness, and generosity in the room, and I gravitate toward collaborators who care as deeply about people as they do about the work.
The work you will see represents not just finished projects, but an ongoing conversation - between theatre and dance, between teaching and creating, and between myself and the people I have yet to work with. I am always excited to connect with artists, educators, and organizations who are interested in meaningful collaboration, thoughtful storytelling, and making work that matters.
Experience
2023-2025
F.W. Springstead High School
Spring Hill, FL
Theatre Instructor
Thespian Troupe Director and Advisor
Theatre Production Director and Choreographer
Technical Director for school and theater space
2016-2023
Dayspring Academy for
Education and the Arts
Port Richey, FL
Theatre and Dance Instructor
Theatre and Dancer Production Director and Choreographer
High School Arts Team Lead
High School Volunteer Coordinator for Productions
Thespian Troupe Director and Advisor
Dance Company Coach and Choreographer
International Thespian Society Sponsor
National Honor Society of Dance Arts Sponsor
2015-2016
2008-2010
Firethorn Dance Academy
Tampa, FL
Dance Instructor
Assistant Coordinator for competitions and recitals
Front-of-House facilitator and Backstage Manager for recitals
Director of Summer dance camps