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Since 2015, I have been teaching, choreographing, competing, and performing various partner dance styles, including but not limited to:
Latin Social Dances (LA-style Salsa, Bachata, Merengue)
International Latin Ballroom (Cha-cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive)
International Standard/American Smooth Ballroom (Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep)
Swing Dances (West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing)
I am the former creative director (2021-2023) and competition team captain (2024-2025) of USC Break on 2 Latin Fusion Dance Team and a former performer/coach/artist-in-residence of the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company (CCBDC). I have performed in various venues around Los Angeles, including Atomic Ballroom, Cicada Club, Steven's, The Granada LA, various universities, and SoFi Stadium for the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022.
I am passionate about inclusivity in dance, especially by breaking gender norms in partner dances. I advocate for learning/performing both lead/follow roles, teaching with inclusive language, and choreographing with styling for all gender expressions.
Select Recent Performances
Select Recent Performances
La Novela del Circo - Choreographer & Performer (2025)
"La Novela del Circo" takes its inspiration from the story of the paso doble dance: a trilogy told through partner dance about preparing for a bullfight, putting on a show, and the celebration afterwards. This piece puts that story into cha cha dance, weaving together two seemingly unrelated songs with a shared cha cha rhythm and storyline.
El Chico del Apartamento 512 - Soloist (2025)
A jazz piece that tells the story of how a girl gains all the male attention she wants. However, she can't seem to get the attention of the guy in apartment 512 (played by me).
2024 Salsa Competition Team (Winner) - Performer (2024)
This salsa performance, choreographed by world-champion Latin dancer Zweli Barton, won The Granada LA College Salsa Team Competition in April of 2024, and was the first competition team from USC since 2019.
Rewrite the Stars - Choreographer & Performer (2024)
"Rewrite the Stars" reflects the struggles and challenges faced by two lovers as they try to navigate their feelings for each other in a world that doesn't readily accept their relationship. This piece captures their complex feelings that evolve throughout the song through rumba: the most emotive style of ballroom Latin dance.
Break on 2, Mi Encanto - Choreographer and Performer (2023)
The movie Encanto is a celebration of Latinx culture and teaches the importance of family. Like the family Madrigal, every performer in this piece comes in with different talents, but ultimately come together for their love of dance. This piece blends 5 songs from the Encanto soundtrack and 6 styles of partner dance: merengue, Viennese waltz, zouk, cha-cha, tango, and salsa.
Cha Block Tango - Choreographer and Performer (2023)
"Cell Block Tango" is one the most famous Broadway numbers, telling the stories of six murderesses who killed their lovers. This piece puts a twist on the classic number to incorporate partner choreography in the styles of cha-cha and tango.
Lifetime Achievement Statistics (Last Updated: August 2025)
Lifetime Achievement Statistics (Last Updated: August 2025)
10 years of partner dance experience in total
49 individual venues/events performed in
99 individual pieces performed
39 pieces choreographed for shows
2 wedding dances choreographed
200+ individuals taught for at minimum once/week for 3 months
5 separate ballroom competitions with 21 top-three finishes
1 first-place win in a team competition
3 years of leadership in USC Break on 2 Latin Fusion Dance Team (2 years as director, 1 year as competition team captain)
2.5 years as coach and artist in residence at Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company
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