Teaching
I approach dance as a form of research. In my classes, movement is not about arriving at a fixed shape or conforming to a specific aesthetic, but about paying attention to how movement is initiated and carried through the body over time. Many students enter the studio believing there is a correct way to look while dancing; I work against that assumption by emphasizing that all bodies are different, and that meaning comes from process rather than imitation. I place strong focus on initiation and somatic movement, asking students to sense where movement begins and how internal awareness shapes external action. I use brain-compatible dance methods to support how bodies and minds learn together, creating structures that keep students engaged while still leaving space for curiosity and experimentation. The studio is high-energy but grounded, and students are expected to work with discipline and reflection as they develop precision, awareness, and trust in their own movement choices
WorkshopWorking with Initiation
This workshop is for advanced dancers who want to work through initiation-based movement using modern dance practices set to R&B music. The class centers sensation and connection rather than appearance, inviting dancers to stay with how movement feels as it unfolds. We begin with brain-compatible patterning to organize the body and bring focus into the space, then move into somatic tasks that explore weight, momentum, and shifting balance. Off-center movement is treated as a place to work from rather than something to correct. The workshop closes with phrase work that offers structure while allowing dancers to move through the material with their own timing and physical logic. Participants leave with a stronger sense of initiation, greater comfort with instability, and practical tools for staying connected to sensation while moving through set material.