Areas of Expertise
- Chemistry in health care, nutrition and health care management, food industry and policy, the impact of digital transformation on traditional business models, sustainable business practices, the role of AI in customer experience and the challenge of employee retention
Education
- B.A. in behavioral psychology, University of Mississippi (2014)
- BFA in musical theatre, University of Mississippi (2014)
What's My Why?
Teaching and choreography allow me to merge my passion for storytelling with my desire to provide young artists with the skills they need to thrive as professionals in our industry. Whether through choreography, workshops or more traditional dance classes, I love guiding students to discover their own artistic voices. I always aim to draw from my professional experiences in acting, choreography and business to give students the professional knowledge and skills they need to jump into the industry with confidence. I aim to ensure that dancers of all levels feel empowered but also challenged. Collaboration, leadership and open communication are at the heart of my teaching style, and I find immense joy in helping students build confidence and express themselves through movement. No matter their experience level or background, I strive to provide a well-rounded and practical approach that makes the art of performance both meaningful and rewarding.
Professional Experience
I've spent my adult life as a professional performer and musical theater teacher based in Providence, Rhode Island. I've been teaching musical theater at dance studios, high schools and universities across New England for over 10 years. Select dance company credits include: Liv3ilhood Szn 4, KPC Dance Company (NYC), Mississippi: The Dance Company (MS) and Hinge Dance Company (MS). Select regional theater and touring credits include: PBS Kids' The Odd Squad Live! the National Tour (Dance Captain/Female Swing), Backstage Bards (Colonial Theatre), Fairytale Farm (Clockjack Productions), Nevermore: The Fantastic Terrors of Edgar Allan Poe (Clockjack Productions), How to Be a Widow (Ivoryton Playhouse), Cabaret (Ivoryton Playhouse), It's A Wonderful Life (RI), Anything Goes (RI) and My Fair Lady (RI). Select New York City credits include Tristan J. Shuler's A Night Of Play, Blood & Water, I Could Never Love Anyone, Connections, Your Name On My Lips, Marilyn Exposed, and Diary: A One Act Play.