Artistic Statement

Manifesting words into movement serves as the crux of my choreographic processes, and I am excited by the integration of movement and language. The practice of engaging with and developing original poetic composition, literature, and theory informs my artistry and movement invention. My intention throughout any process is to engage in authentic exploration and to supplement the work with research. Authentic exploration has come in the shape of self-reflection, therapy, and journaling; collaborating and conversing with dancers to honor their individual expression of the concept; or guided improvisation. However the exploration disguises itself, devotion to research and informed exploration is the thread I strive to actualize in all of my processes and compositions. I am thrilled by the prospect of shattering exclusive and outdated boundaries that limit the evolution of dance. My experience as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer in a physically integrated dance environment has allowed me to approach what may be perceived as a limitation as an opportunity. It has grounded my artistry in curating safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces, processes, and movement, and I am committed to the evolving landscape of dance in which dancers are heard, fueled and nourished by inspiration, given the space to collaborate and be creative, and explore their own voices within the work. I vehemently lean away from practices that force dancers to fit a mold that does not feel authentic to their expression and overall identity, and I lean towards work that gives artists the freedom and safety to be unapologetically raw.