Principal Ballet Dancer recognized for international performance experience and versatility in classical piano, singing, and acting. Compassionate, insightful, & articulate artist & educator.
AEA & AGMA U.S. Citizen
Overview
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Languages
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - with Honors
Canada's National Ballet School
Toronto, ON
01-2006
Summer
Hamburg Ballet School
Hamburg, Germany
01-2006
Certification - Yoga Nidra Meditation
Yoga International
Online
02-2024
Summer
Boston Ballet School Summer Dance Program
Boston, Mass., USA
01-2005
Skills
Ballet technique
Ballet choreography
Performance stamina
Stage presence
Dance fitness
Movement expression
Contemporary dance
Latin dance
Mindfulness techniques
Piano performance
Vocal performance
Rehearsal direction
Dance technique instruction
Curriculum development
Student engagement
Team collaboration
Artistic creativity
Public speaking
Positive reinforcement
Mental resilience
Partnering techniques
Character dance
Expertise in ballet
Classical ballet training
Strength training
Engagements
Principal Dancer, New York Theatre Ballet, 2024-2025
Guest Principal Dancer, International Classical Ballet, 2024
Corps de Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, 2008-2015
Soloist, BalletMet, 2016-2017
Guest Artist, Grand Rapids Ballet, 2022-01-01
YOUDance/RBC Apprentice, The National Ballet of Canada, 2007-2008
Guest Artist, Dutch National Ballet, 2007
Principal Dancer, Traverse City Dance Project, 2018-2026
Guest Principal Dancer, Company Dance Traverse, Fenton Ballet Theater, New York Dance Project
Faculty, Broadway Dance Center 2023-Present
Rehearsal Director, New York Dance Project 2022-2024
Ballet Program Director/Faculty/Choreographer/Private Coach, Company Dance Traverse & Dance Arts Academy 2018-2023
Commercial Work
"Etoile", Amazon Production, 2025
Amazon Influencer Event for "Pretty Lethal", 2026
Hagerty Car Insurance Commercial, 2022
Traverse City Tourism Commercial, 2022
Abreva online commercial, Lead Actor, Toronto, Ont., 2010
Oreo online commercial, Ballerina, NYC, NY, 2016
Serra Motors Toyota Commercial, Actor, Traverse City, MI, 2020
Awards
2011, National Ballet of Canada's Patron's Council Award of Merit
2007, Canada's National Ballet School's Peter Dwyer Award The Canada Council for the Arts
2000, New York City Dance Alliance Ballet Scholarship presented by Leslie Brown
2000, Cecchetti Council of America Ballet Award
Teaching & Directing
Ballet Teacher & Meditation Teacher, Broadway Dance Center, 2023- Present
Ballet Master/Rehearsal Director, New York Dance Project, 2022-2024
Ballet Master, Director of Ballet Program, Ballet Teacher ages 9-19, Rehearsal Instructor, Private Coach, Fletcher Pilates/Dancer Cross Training Instructor, Choreographer, Dance Arts Academy & Company Dance Traverse, 2018-2023
Post Graduation Coordinator and Professor at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas GeraisPost Graduation Coordinator and Professor at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais