Background
I am a Pilates instructor, dance artist, and movement educator. My work explores the moving body through two interconnected disciplines: Pilates and contemporary dance. I work with athletes, dancers, and individuals to develop strength, movement efficiency, and injury resilience through an integrated, biomechanics-informed approach.
Education
University of California, Irvine
MFA in Dance, 2015
Thesis focused on interdisciplinary and immersive performance as means to presenting modern dance and screendance.
Fordham University, Lincoln Center (NYC)
BFA in Dance, concentration in Choreography, 2013
BFA in Communications & Media Studies, concentration in Film
Certification
Human Performance Pilates (Katherine Roberts)
Human Performance Pilates Certification, 2025
Focus on athletic performance, Chain Reaction Biomechanics, and kinematic sequencing
Body Arts and Science International (BASI Pilates)
Comprehensive Pilates Certification (500 hours), 2015
Dance Specialization with Karen Clippinger
The Alvin Ailey School (NYC)
Horton Pedagogy Certification, 2014, to teach codified Horton modern dance technique
Choreography Certificate, 2013
Continuing Education
2015 - present
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Pre/Postnatal Pilates
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Pilates for Athletes
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Pilates for Dancers (Jillian Hessel)
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Pilates for Scoliosis
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Pilates and the Spine
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Hands-On Cueing
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Anatomy
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Additional workshops and seminars
Organizations & Leadership
Pilates on Main (Santa Ana, CA; El Segundo, CA)
Boutique Pilates studio offering personalized, biomechanics-informed training for strength, injury prevention, and long-term movement health.
The Academy of Dance (Santa Ana, CA)
Dance studio providing technical training and performance opportunities for dancers in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
Reborn Arts (Santa Ana, CA)
Nonprofit organization creating interdisciplinary performance experiences that connect artists and audiences through immersive, movement-based work.