Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance
Minor in Arts Entrepreneurship
Certification in Kathak (Indian Classical Dance)
Certification in Odissi (Indian Classical Dance)
Certification in Classical Pilates (Mat)
2021-25
Trained under Emily Nicolaou, Kira Blazek-Ziaii, Abigail Yager, Angie Sansone, and Brenda Daniels (GPA 3.8)
2021-25
Studied under Wiley Hausam, Heribert von Feilitzsch, Kathryn McMillan and Katherine Wolf (GPA 4.0)
2017-22
Trained under Dolly Halder (GPA 4.0)
2017-22
Trained under Dolly Halder (GPA 4.0)
2022
Trained under Carrie Pages
Education
Work Experience
Co-Chair, The Pluck Project
2024-25
-
Successfully conducted fundraising efforts for $33,000 and planned an educational trip to NYC for 23 students
-
Facilitated industry connections & collaborations with companies
-
Closely supervised Budget, Outreach, Marketing, Fundraising committees to ensure efficient coordination and communication
-
Conducted auditions and created rehearsal & warm-up schedules for 23 casts
Rehearsal Assistant, 'Death of a King' by Wesley WIlliams
2024
-
Choreographed “village scene” with 14 dancers and 10+ props, including movement, theater, fight/pillaging sequence, and multiple entry/exits
-
Managed rehearsals through choreographic process, tech and 6+ performances for a 19 minute piece with 42 dancers and 5 live musicians
-
Participated in all production meetings & assisted with lighting
School Programs Intern, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
2023
-
Organized and managed Summer Intensive logistics to support 5 educational programs for 100+ students
-
Sat in on rehearsals with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Ronald K. Brown, Jennifer Archibald, and Michelle Dorrance
Teacher, ArtistCorps
2022-24
-
Educated 2nd & 4th graders at Diggs-Latham Elementary School on dance history, world dance, performance and movement building skills
-
Assisted high school students with personalized goals for growth & development
-
Introduced movement practices among elders living with dementia at Williams Adult Daycare Center regularly
Executive, Student Government Association
2023-24
-
Advocated for students’ needs and interests resulting in positive administrative changes
-
Encouraged institutional growth on the EDIB front and organized events to promote DEI, and change in dance culture
-
Organized & marketed campus-wide events to facilitate community building
Guest Artist, Modern High School for Girls
2021 & 2023
-
Taught online & in-person classes to the dance club, including waacking foundation and choreography & improvisation classes
-
Mentored students regarding dance industry options
President, Footloose dance club
2019-21
-
Taught online classes to the group over the pandemic
-
Lead a club of over 60 students and organized fests, competitions and workshops
-
Set up a mentorship and training group system for more than 80 students
Student Development Assistant, Student Affairs UNCSA
2022-24
-
Social Media Marketing (Instagram & Facebook) for Student Affairs events
-
Designing graphics, shooting and editing videos for event promotion and engagement