tEACHING STATEMENT

My teaching practice is grounded in the belief that breath is the primary organizer of movement and bodily awareness. Emphasizing the ongoing dialogue between the breath and spine. I value learning as an embodied process that unfolds through exploration and reflection.

My classes prioritize integration, choice, and adaptability, allowing students to meet the work from their own physical histories and needs. I encourage listening closely to sensation, make informed decisions, and build sustainable movement practices. My goal overall is to empower one another to recognize our bodies as intelligent systems. 


WORKSHOPS

  • The class begins with a breath exercise and body scan to center attention and establish an internal rhythm. Participants then move into floor-based explorations influenced by Pilates principles, focusing on spinal articulation, core activation, and how breath supports movement initiation and subtle weight transfers through the pelvis and spine.

    As the class progresses, movement transitions to standing exercises that emphasize clear and efficient weight shifting through the feet, pelvis, and torso while traveling through space and changing levels.

    Short phrase segments are introduced to practice rhythmic clarity, spatial pathways, and coordinated weight transfer. These segments gradually build and connect, leading to a longer phrase combination that integrates the technical elements explored throughout the class, emphasizing timing, flow, and dynamic movement transitions.

    90 minute workshop (can be adapted)

  • Designed specifically for dancers, this workshop explores how Pilates can enhance strength, control, alignment, and injury prevention. Participants will learn targeted exercises that support stabilization and overall body awareness.

    Through a combination of mat-based Pilates, dancers will discover how to activate deep stabilizing muscles. This workshop can be modified for all levels.

    75 minute workshop (can be adapted)

  • This workshop is designed to support dancers through yoga practices that enhance balance and body awareness. Participants will explore movement patterns that help release tension and build stability in key areas such as the hips, hamstrings, back, and shoulders.

    Through mindful breathing, dynamic stretching, and meditation dancers will learn how yoga can complement their training, support mindfulness, and reduce the risk of injury. This workshop is open and can be adapted to dancers of all levels.

    75 minute workshop (can be adapted)