EDUCATION
Integrative and Energetic Bodywork and Massage Certification with IPSB 500 hr 2024
Community Herbalist Certification with the California School of Herbal Studies, 2022
MyoFascial Stretching Cerification 2018 with Guy Voyer Osteopath DO
Balanced Body Pilates Certification 2009
Certified in Mat I,II, Reformer I, II, III, Chair, Barrel, Ladder Barrel and Trapeze Table
Laban Institute, London UK 2007-2008 Master of Arts in Choreography and Contemporary Dance
Laban Institute, London UK 2003-2004 Specialist Diploma in Choreological Studies and Contemporary Dance Performance
Arizona State University, Phoenix AZ, USA 2000-2004 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Instruction to Lana Al Faisal of Saudi Arabia, 2012-current
Bulates, Malibu California, 2019-2023
Goldline Pilates, Pasadena California, 2018-2020
Pilates Eagle Rock, Eagle Rock California 2016-2020
Balanced Concepts, Pasadena California 2014- 2018
Contemporary Dance Making, Pieter Performance Dance Space, Lincoln Heights California, 2010-2018
Pilates by the Park, Hollywood, California 2010-2020
West LA Pilates, Westwood, California 2010-2021
BodyScape Physical Therapy, Pasadena California 2011-2013
Bright Star Physical Therapy, Los Angeles California 2010
Atrek Dance Collective, St. Louis Missouri, USA 2009
*Contemporary Technique, ContactImprovisation, and Choreographic Composition
Stoke-Newington Dance Space, London, 2007-2008
*Contemporary Technique, Creative Movement, Floor Barre and Pilates Mat Conditioning
Southern Illinois University East, Edwardsville Illinois, USA, 2006.
*In accordance with Atrek Dance Collective, my duties were to direct a 6 week residency including cotemporary technique in accordance to repertoire leading up to performance.
SPECIAL STUDIES
Somatic Embodiment and Arts Therapy with Nicholas Duran, online 2020-current
Authentic Movement with Amandine VIghi, Los Angeles CA, 2014
Gyrokenesis and Gyrontonic Workshop, Pasadena CA, 2011-2013
Franklin Method Ballet with Carol Guidry, Eagle Rock CA, 2013-current
Skinner Release with Flora Weigman and Julien Tolentino, Los Angeles CA, 2010/2011
Alexander Technique with Dawn Karslovsky St Louis MO 2009
Core Conditioning Pilates, Los Angeles California, USA 2009-2010
*Specialized in Anatomy Course geared towards Physical Therapists Approach and Special Conditioning for athletes
Movement and Compositional Studies, London, UK 2008
*Worked with artists: Simon Vinenzi, Lea Anderson, Forsythes deconstruction methods with Ana Catalina and Valarie Preston-Dunlop, Hofesh Schecter and Yasmine Vardimon
Impulse Summer Intensive, St. Louis, Missouri, USA 2005 & 2007
*Worked with artists, Alexandra Bellar, Germaul Barnes, Lisa Race, Adelle Myers, St. Louis, MO
Praxis Dance Workshop Los Angeles, California, USA 2006
*Worked with artists: Cristine Chrest, Lowell Smith, Ron Brown, and Frit and Frat Fuller
Catherine Dunham Intensive Workshop, East St. Louis Community College, 2001
*Worked with Catherine Dunham and Albirda Rose