I began dancing at the age of 5. I obtained most of my pre-collegiate training at the Central Indiana Academy of Dance, where I studied ballet, modern, contemporary, and neo-classical movement, and was also part of the resident pre-professional company, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble.

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I continued my dance education in college, attending Indiana University Contemporary Dance to pursue a degree in Dance. I graduated with a BFA in Dance, BA in Media, and minor in Arts Management in Spring 2023.​

 

At IU, I studied various dance styles focusing on contemporary, modern, and improvisation, with additional opportunities to study the African diaspora, ballet, musical theatre, house, and tap. I had the opportunity to work with guest artists such as Braeden Barnes (Visceral), Michelle Meltzer (Visceral), Evelyn (Chien-ying) Wang, Justin Sears-Watson (Phoenix Rising), and Erik Abbott-Main (Boy Friday, Sleep No More). I participated in department shows, student-led shows, independent projects, and other supplemental creative works, performing numerous roles both onstage and offstage.​

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At IU, I spearheaded projects uplifting multi-cultural dance experiences in partnership with other student-led organizations, and I had the valuable opportunity to work with and learn from my peers.

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I am the 2022 recipient of the “Theatre & Drama Merit Award” recognizing outstanding contributions and dedication to both academic and production work in the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance.