Background and Experience

I began my illustrious dance career at the ripe age of 5, prancing on stage with 9 other little girls in tu-tus and slippers. I loved the stage, but the tu-tu was not a fit. Over the following 20 years I continued to prance on stages from my childhood home in Pennsylvania to my current home of San Francisco, California, always searching for the "right dance". This search included modern dance, jazz, tap, improv, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian Samba, American Tribal Bellydance and finally salsa. ...And the Salsa stuck. To salsa I eventually added a full range of American Rhythm and smooth ballroom dances. From 2005 to 2008 I taught Rhythm and Smooth dance at a small studio in San Francisco. I now teach private lessons and group classes independently throughout the Bay Area.

In addition to teaching, I also compete internationally in same-sex Standard and Latin dance. I hold the 2009 North American Women's Latin Champion title, and in November 2009 won first place in all A-Level women's Standard events with partner Kieren Jameson.