Every rehearsal. Every newsletter. Every time you invite a guest choreographer. That’s advocacy. It’s not about shouting louder it’s about creating more opportunities for others to hear you.

Here are 5 specific moves you can do right now:

1. Invite a school leader to class
   Even 15 minutes of their t...

Listen, I get it!!! As dedicated dance teachers, you pour your heart and soul into your program, constantly striving to create memorable experiences for your students. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of lesson planning, rehearsals, and performances, it's easy for some of your most remarkable a...

As a dancer and educator, my journey is never just about teaching movement; it's always been about so much more. When teaching, I am also receiving energy from those around me and this is what sustains you in the career. When I was on stage the energy happened through smiles in the audience, the eye...

Dance, as an art form, has the incredible power to transcend the stage and become a catalyst for social change. It all starts with a conversation with your students. For me, I was having a tough time with one particular class. In that class there were a lot of leaders…think captain of the dance team...

Who inspires you?

So if you’ve been following me on my journey you know that I took a leap of faith and moved from New York City to pursue my dream of becoming a professional dancer. My eyes were set for the stage but I just didn’t know how I would get there. What I did know is that many of my frie...