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I have dedicated my career to combining arts education and administration with the creation and production of performing arts. I am committed to enriching communities by creating accessible educational and artistic experiences that foster collaboration and inclusion. As a dance educator, I have worked with multiple organizations in New York and abroad. Here you will find more about my teaching experience.
Dance Education Laboratory
DEL Dance & Literacy_PS159_2nd.mp4DEL Dance & Multilingual Learners Project
DEL Dance & Multilingual Learners Project
Taught two residencies centered on the DEL Dance and Multilingual Learners project for students in K through 5th Grades
Coached the dance teacher in applying literacy supports as part of a Practice-Based Coaching Model
Implemented the DEL: Dance & Literacy Curriculum through 8-11 weekly sessions
Dancewave
Dance Teaching Artist | Grades 1 to 7 & Adults | October 2023 to August 2024
Dance Teaching Artist | Grades 1 to 7 & Adults | October 2023 to August 2024
Developed engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans focused on dance literacy and dance-making
Taught weekly classes for school and community programs in Ballet, Latin, Modern, and Contemporary Dance.
SCS Dancewave_June 2024.mp4Summer Class Series
Contemporary Dance Class
IAC_August 2024.mp4Integrated Arts Camp
Contemporary Floor Work, Choreography, & Improvisation
Ballet Class_December 2023.mp4Ballet Class
Movement Exploration & Ballet
Brooklyn Arts Council
Dance Teaching Artist | Grades 1 to 8 | January 2018 to June 2022
Dance Teaching Artist | Grades 1 to 8 | January 2018 to June 2022
Designed and implemented rigorous and relevant dance curricula using a culturally responsive approach
Created and conducted lessons over five residencies, connecting dance-making with social studies
Collaborated with music and visual arts teachers, generating interdisciplinary learning experiences
Worked alongside partner teachers and teaching artists to create the residencies’ culminating events
The School at the Mark Morris Dance Group
Dance Teaching Artist | K-12 & Adults | September 2017 to October 2020
Dance Teaching Artist | K-12 & Adults | September 2017 to October 2020
Created a curriculum aligned with the Blueprint for teaching and learning in dance, focusing on dance-making
Designed lesson plans and taught weekly classes in modern dance, choreography, and improvisation
Facilitated a positive work environment conducive to creativity, completing multiple choreographic projects
Communicated and collaborated with accompanists, devising the appropriate music for each dance activity
The Manhattan Kids Club II & III
Creative Movement Teacher | Pre-K | March 2013 to March 2020
Creative Movement Teacher | Pre-K | March 2013 to March 2020
Developed a year-long creative movement curriculum in alignment with the school’s academic topics
Crafted and facilitated daily lessons that guided over 1,000 children to develop motor skills & creativity
Achieved exceptional classroom management through the use of highly engaging lessons
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