TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
Adjunct Professor of Dance (2025–Present)

• Taught Contemporary Jazz, Movement for All, and Inclusive Dance (lecture-based course) for undergraduate students.

• Direct the University Dance Ensemble, overseeing rehearsal process, repertory selection, and performance production.

• Collaborate in curriculum design and program development within the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology.

• Engage in interdepartmental collaboration integrating dance with theatre, music, and interdisciplinary performance initiatives.

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
Adjunct Professor (2023–Present)

• Instruct Ballet and Strength/Conditioning courses for undergraduate students.

• Develop curriculum integrating classical technique with somatic principles and injury-prevention strategies.

• Choreograph mainstage musical theatre productions (Alice by Heart, Ride the Cyclone).

Wright State University, Musical Theatre Department
Adjunct Professor of Ballet (2022–Present)

• Teach ballet technique for musical theatre majors with emphasis on alignment, artistry, and performance integration.

• Designed course materials integrating ballet with interdisciplinary performance training.

• Choreographed Carrie: The Musical (2024).

• Commissioned choreographer for Stone Cold (2024), contemporary ballet for the Dance Department.

Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
Part-Time Faculty (2015–2017)

• Taught Modern Technique, Ballet, Graduate Contemporary Technique, and Pilates Mat.

• Taught graduate-level course in Pedagogy for Contemporary Dance, focusing on methodology, curriculum design, and inclusive teaching practices.

• Conceived and implemented graduate-level course: Contemporary Movement and Practice through the Lens of Dance Science and Somatics.

• Mentored graduate students in contemporary performance strategies and teaching practice.

Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts
Faculty (2017–2022)

• Developed and taught Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Composition, and Career Development.

• Designed injury-prevention curriculum supporting dancer longevity and sustainability.

Dayton Ballet School
Faculty (2012–2024)

• Taught Ballet, Pointe, Modern Technique, and Pilates Mat.

• Led Injury Prevention and Career Development workshops.

• Commissioned choreographer for second company repertory.

Ballet Arts of Central New York
Faculty (2012–2021)

• Taught Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Composition, and Pilates Mat.

• Commissioned choreographer for pre-professional repertory.

Additional Teaching & Guest Instruction

Regional Dance America / National Choreography Intensive — Guest Instructor (2023–Present)

Dayton Ballet — Company Class Instructor (2022–2023)

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company — Company Class Instructor (2022–2023)

Stivers School for the Performing Arts — Guest Instructor (2022)

Liz Gerring Dance Company — Guest Instructor (2011)

The Yard (Martha’s Vineyard) — Guest Instructor (2007)

Performing Arts Center of Connecticut — Instructor (2008–2010)

YMCA Brooklyn — Instructor (2013–2018)