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Training for Growth, Artistry
and Confidence

Every dancer's journey is different. My approach is rooted in the belief that great training goes beyond technique. It cultivates artistry, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of movement.

I strive to create an environment where dancers feel challenged, encouraged, and seen. Technical excellence is important, but so is learning how to communicate, take creative risks, and develop an authentic artistic voice. Whether a student is preparing for competitions, auditions, performances, or simply pursuing personal growth, my goal is to equip them with the tools they need to thrive both in and outside the studio.

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2026-27

Group Classes Hosted @

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I am proud to partner with Circle's team to present group classes for students ages 6-18 years old hosted at their campus in Southwest FL. They were a major part of my childhood training and I have been an instructor in their program for the past 10 years.

For more information about who they are and the classes I will be hosting there, visit explorecircle.com today.

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Contemporary Dance

Technique • Floorwork • Choreography

(All Levels)

Explore movement through creativity, expression, and foundational contemporary technique in a welcoming environment. Students build confidence, teamwork, improvisation skills, and basic floorwork while developing strength, artistry, and musicality. Options for both beginners and experienced dancers.

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Tap Dance

Technique • Choreography

(All Levels)

Tap is all about creating rhythm through movement, using your feet as a percussion instrument. Students develop strong technique, musicality, coordination, vocabulary, turns, leaps, and improvisation while building confidence, focus, and attention to detail.

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Hip Hop Dance

Technique • Breakdance • Choreography

This high-energy fusion class explores styles including breaking, locking, tutting, Afro-fusion, Latin influences, and old-school hip hop. Students build coordination, musicality, foundational technique, improvisation, and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment.

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Theater Dance

Technique • Choreography

Designed for performers who love to sing, dance, and tell stories on stage, this class blends Broadway jazz with elements of ballet, tap, hip hop, and contemporary. Students develop versatile technique, stage presence, musicality, and confidence while working together toward an exciting annual performance.

(Dance ensemble option available)

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Technique & Tricks

Strength & Mobility • Turns • Leaps • Tricks

Designed for intermediate and advanced dancers, this class focuses on strength, flexibility, mobility, and safe technical progression. Students refine turns, leaps, tricks, and overall dance technique while building healthy training habits to support long-term performance and injury prevention.

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Private Training

Personalized Training • Audition Prep

Private training is available for dancers of all levels and individuals looking to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, and overall wellness. Sessions are personalized to support technical dance goals, injury prevention, healthy movement, or simply building a stronger body for everyday life.

Private Lessons

Personalized Training for 
Focused
Growth.

Private lessons offer the opportunity to accelerate progress through individualized instruction tailored to your goals. Whether you're preparing for an audition, working toward a specific technical achievement, refining performance skills, or maintaining momentum throughout the summer, private training allows for focused attention and customized programming.

 

These sessions are ideal for dedicated performers in dance, theater, and other movement-based disciplines who are ready to invest in their growth. Together, we'll create a plan that supports your goals and helps you enter the fall season stronger, more confident, and better prepared than ever. 

Availability to take on new clients is limited. The best way to get started if you are interested in training on an individual basis is to reach out and schedule a complimentary consultation.

Custom Choreography
Designed

just for you.

Every performer and project is unique. Choreography services are tailored to showcase your strengths, support your artistic vision, and help you stand out with work that feels

authentic and intentional.

 

Available for:
• Senior Solos
• Choreography Projects
• Audition Self-Tapes
• Portfolio Reels
• Duos & Small Groups
• Competition Pieces

• Music & Art Films
• And More

 

Whether you're preparing for an important audition, creating material for a portfolio, or bringing a creative project to life, choreography is crafted with your individual goals and strengths in mind.

SUMMER

Class options for summer 2027 coming soon!

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