At the core of my pedagogy is a somatic approach to movement training that prioritizes alignment, efficiency, nervous system regulation  and embodied awareness. Drawing on my training in somatics, Pilates, and injury prevention, I design technique classes that cultivate strength, clarity, and expressivity while supporting dancer longevity. I encourage students to develop a felt understanding of their bodies — sensing pattern, breath, weight, and coordination — so that technique becomes not a fixed form but an adaptable, intelligent practice.

Whether teaching ballet, contemporary jazz, modern technique, or conditioning, I emphasize the integration of anatomical knowledge with musicality and artistry. This approach allows students to refine technical precision while developing agency, resilience, and a sustainable relationship to their physical practice.

I am deeply committed to inclusive dance education and to creating learning environments where all students feel seen, valued, and capable of growth. In courses such as Inclusive Dance Studies and Movement for All, I engage students in examining access, representation, and equity within dance practices and institutions. I design curriculum that honors diverse bodies, identities, and movement histories, and I adapt pedagogical strategies to meet students where they are developmentally, physically, and artistically.

My teaching foregrounds accessibility not as an accommodation but as a creative and pedagogical resource. Through inquiry-based exploration, reflective discussion, and collaborative learning, students learn to consider how dance functions within broader social, cultural, and community contexts.

Across all levels of instruction, mentorship is central to my teaching. I view the classroom and rehearsal studio as spaces for developing not only technical skill but also professional identity, artistic voice, and ethical practice. I integrate career development, reflective writing, and feedback practices that support students in articulating their goals and navigating professional pathways.

Directing ensembles and mentoring choreographers, I guide students through rehearsal process, repertory development, and performance production, emphasizing collaboration, leadership, and accountability. My professional experience in concert dance, commercial dance, musical theatre, opera, and interdisciplinary performance informs my commitment to preparing students for the diverse realities of contemporary performance careers.