teaching
The base of my teaching philosophy is that movement provides an outlet for people of all ages and abilities to discover and develop their creative expression. Dance class is a tool to nourish a mover’s originality, strength, flexibility, and confidence. In addition to individual growth, dance class connects us to other movers, fostering a community of individuals who witness and support each other’s self-discovery, risk taking, and vulnerability. The connections established in dance class, whether the students are 3 or 90 years old, are strong and distinctive. A successful class is one in which the movers see and uplift each other and leave feeling more confident, creative, and vigorous than when they arrived.
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Perennial Movement group
I am a teacher and collaborator with Perennial Movement group. Perennial Movement Group (PMG) offers dance classes and performance opportunities for adults over 50, cultivating creativity, health and community involvement through dance.
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Art Possible Ohio
I am a teaching artist with Art Possible Ohio. Through the Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts (AIA) program, I use arts integration and collaboration to improve student success, educator development, and school engagement. The program partners teaching artists and classroom educators for creative residencies in inclusive classrooms.
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Momentum-Excellence
I am a teaching artist and administrator for Momentum-Excellence. Momentum’s signature program features weekly dance classes during the school day in central Ohio elementary schools. Designed to strengthen children’s social and emotional development, the program is an essential complement to traditional academic instruction.
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Dublin Dance Center & Gymnastics
I am a teacher, company director, and administrator for DDC & G. I teach ages 3 to 18 in a variety of artforms, direct a Youth Company and Modern Performance Ensemble, and coordinate community engagement programming.