About Me
It all began with a love for storytelling and fantasy. I grew up in Denver, Colorado running around in my backyard with wooden bow and arrow, chasing the monsters away. So, when my mother put me in dance it just felt .... right. I loved stepping into characters and situations through my dance and giving my whole self in the process. Trying out these characters made me understand myself, my life, our world and other people around me better.
Although my family didn't always have the means to provide the upmost rigorous training, I was determined to carry out the story. I stayed after hours in the studios creating, innovating and perfecting my technique. I created costumes from scraps and sewed them in my academic classes. I worked several jobs to upkeep my training. Whenever I had the chance to enter the studio, I always entered unashamed, fearless, grateful and inspired by those around me.
Entering the dance industry now, to me it's not about landing the coolest jobs or stepping in the most gorgeous costumes. It's about creating everlasting relationships with those around me. Dance is about what you bring to the table, and its more than what you physically can do. It's about energy you bring to the room. How YOU can create unbreakable bonds with your collaborators and thus transcend those bonds it to your audience. No one can replicate your story because it's only yours to tell
Latest Work Experiences
Adventure of the Seas
Royal Carribean Cruise Line | 2024
Adventure of the Seas is a Voyger class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. The Nassau registered vessel was launched in 2001 and during my time their ported-out Port Canaveral, Florida.
Can't Stop the Rock, one of two theater shows performed on the ship focused on iconic rock and roll in classic movies. The show pays tribute to many known artists such as Prince, Witney Houstin, Elvis.
Invitation to Dance, the second show performed on Adventure, focuses on the art of ballroom dance and invites its audience into the world of passion and spice.
Mariner of the Seas
Royal Carribean Cruise Line | 2023
Mariner of the Seas is a Voyger class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. The Nassau registered vessel was launched in 2003 and during my time their ported-out Port Canaveral, Florida.
Gallery of Dreams, one of two theatre shows performed on the ship follows the story of a man in a museum whose sketches come to life. Travel around the world and through time in this theatrical odyssey
Center Stage, the second show performed on Mariner, showcases variety of styles and music from classical jazz to rock and swing. Center Stage brings talent and skill to a Hollywood Bowl themed show.
Moraprovida
Contemporary Dance Company | 2022-2023
Moraporvida Contemporary Dance based out of the Rocky Mountain region of Denver Colorado. The company is committed to the growth of the performing arts through live performance, residencies, workshops, classes, outreach and related events.
Breaking Surface one of the featured performances that year featured a collection of pieces that the company produced over the 2001-2003
Teacher | Choreographer | Rehearsal Director |
Sweatshop LTD 2020-Current
Owned and directed by Brian Young, Sweatshop is a pre-professional dance studio in Denver, CO aspiring to train versatile young dancers with a strong desire for success.
During my time there, I prepared students for the multi-avenues of the dance field through classes and lectures. In addition, I choreographed solo and group pieces for their regional and national competitions. I rehearsed those pieces in addition to providing other in-house choreographers a different perspective when rehearsing their pieces.
Reform
Non-Profit Contemporary Dance Organization
2021-2022
Reform is a non-profit organization that facilitates young teachers and choreographers a space and audience to practice their skills and knowledge. Thus, it also allows students to upkeep their training for free and learn from their peers.
As director of the organization, I facilitated the classes as well outreach for instructors and facilities to hold classes in. I divided task amongst my fellow team members and eventually hired new members to take over Reform in 2022
Places of Training
Denver School of the Arts
The Denver School of the Arts is a comprehensive secondary arts magnet middle and high school in Denver, Colorado. In addition to a rigorous academic program, students engage in intensive studies in the Arts
The Denver School of the Arts Classical and Contemporary Pre-Professional Dance Program is committed to the training and education of the complete dancer in a nurturing and disciplined environment.
Trained from 6th -12th grade. | Graduated in 2018
Sweatshop LTD
Owned and directed by Brian Young, Sweatshop is a pre-professional dance studio in Denver, CO aspiring to train versatile young dancers with a strong desire for success.
Sweatshops students experience a broader understanding of the world of dance, use their dance training to enhance their own lives as well as the lives of others, and further the visibility of dance as an art form in their local and national communities.
Trained from 6th-12th grade | Current guest artist, teacher and rehearsal director
Point Park University
Point Park University, located in Pittsburgh, PA, has long been recognized as one of the top-rated dance programs in the United States.
The conservatory of dance propels students to successful careers as professional dancers, choreographers and teachers in dance companies, Broadway shows and tours.
Graduated in 2022 with B.F.A in Modern dance and M.B.A
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