1. How long have you been dancing?
a. I was three years old when I started dancing. I use to tap dance and do cartwheels down the grocery aisles, people were probably saying to themselves who is this crazy kid. I think my mom knew I’d be a dancer/choreographer when I was about six because I would make up dances in our living then have a showcase. My first two dances I choreographed were to Paula Abdul’s ‘I'm Forever Your Girl’ and ‘Men in Black’.
2. What is your favorite style?
a. My favorite style is contemporary modern because there is meaning behind every movement you dance. It’s not about the tricks or even the technique at times, it’s about the emotional ride you jump on.
3. How long have you been with the company?
a. This is my first season with Impact but I've admired it from afar. I went to high school with Meghan and I’ve always wanted to dance for her company.
4. What school do you go to?
a. For High School I went to Boston Arts Academy and then for college I attended Marymount Manhattan College for College where I got a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.
5. What do you study?
a. Life. Everyday.
6. What is one word that would describe how you feel when you dance?
a. Fulfilled
7. What got you into dancing?
a. My mom and my dad.
8. How do you feel when you perform?
a. I feel blessed when I'm performing and free to be who I want to be. At times I feel vulnerable but I believe what's so beautiful about art is truth, looking right into an audience members eyes and letting them see all of you.
9. What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
a. I'm a bit of a dare devil at times. About two years ago I went skydiving and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
10. Do you teach dance?
a. Yes, I am currently teaching Modern and Movement for Actors at Boston Arts Academy. I also received a grant to choreograph on the Boston Arts Academy dance majors from the ChanDance Choreographic Fellowship.
a. I was three years old when I started dancing. I use to tap dance and do cartwheels down the grocery aisles, people were probably saying to themselves who is this crazy kid. I think my mom knew I’d be a dancer/choreographer when I was about six because I would make up dances in our living then have a showcase. My first two dances I choreographed were to Paula Abdul’s ‘I'm Forever Your Girl’ and ‘Men in Black’.
2. What is your favorite style?
a. My favorite style is contemporary modern because there is meaning behind every movement you dance. It’s not about the tricks or even the technique at times, it’s about the emotional ride you jump on.
3. How long have you been with the company?
a. This is my first season with Impact but I've admired it from afar. I went to high school with Meghan and I’ve always wanted to dance for her company.
4. What school do you go to?
a. For High School I went to Boston Arts Academy and then for college I attended Marymount Manhattan College for College where I got a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.
5. What do you study?
a. Life. Everyday.
6. What is one word that would describe how you feel when you dance?
a. Fulfilled
7. What got you into dancing?
a. My mom and my dad.
8. How do you feel when you perform?
a. I feel blessed when I'm performing and free to be who I want to be. At times I feel vulnerable but I believe what's so beautiful about art is truth, looking right into an audience members eyes and letting them see all of you.
9. What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
a. I'm a bit of a dare devil at times. About two years ago I went skydiving and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
10. Do you teach dance?
a. Yes, I am currently teaching Modern and Movement for Actors at Boston Arts Academy. I also received a grant to choreograph on the Boston Arts Academy dance majors from the ChanDance Choreographic Fellowship.
11. Talk about a dance experience that moved you or that you are proud of. (a performance, a dance event, fundraiser.)
a. I choreographed a piece in high school about Alzheimer’s disease. I was inspired to choreograph about the piece because my grandfather had died from it and I could see the struggle but unconditional love my grandmother had for him.I interviewed every member of my family. It was the first piece I ever choreographed officially and I was so proud I could give something back to them.
12. What do you eat for breakfast?
a. It varies but I really love toast with peanut butter with a banana on the side for breakfast.
13.Have you traveled outside of the country? If yes, to where? If no, where have you gone in the USA?
a. My dream is to travel to Italy, Greece, Ireland and Paris - one day! In the USA, I've been to Florida and Las Vegas. I lived in New York City for seven years. My favorite so far has been Michigan because I was so surprised of how beautiful it is.
14.What do you do after a long day of rehearsals?
a. Go home, take a long hot shower, eat and go to sleep. I'm usually exhausted by the end of the day and can't move haha
15.Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
a. Personally I hate this question not going to lie. Married, two healthy,beautiful children, dancing/choreographing and loving life.
16.What is your favorite non-dance hobby?
a. Spending time with my family.
17.What are your biggest pet peeves and your biggest indulgence?
a. I loveeeee reese peanut cups! My biggest pet peeve is not having respect
for yourself and for others.
18.What is your favorite quote?
a. “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated
through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of
time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist
through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is
not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable, nor how
it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours,
clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.... You have to keep open
and aware directly to the urge that motivates you. Keep the channel
open.” -- Martha Graham
a. I choreographed a piece in high school about Alzheimer’s disease. I was inspired to choreograph about the piece because my grandfather had died from it and I could see the struggle but unconditional love my grandmother had for him.I interviewed every member of my family. It was the first piece I ever choreographed officially and I was so proud I could give something back to them.
12. What do you eat for breakfast?
a. It varies but I really love toast with peanut butter with a banana on the side for breakfast.
13.Have you traveled outside of the country? If yes, to where? If no, where have you gone in the USA?
a. My dream is to travel to Italy, Greece, Ireland and Paris - one day! In the USA, I've been to Florida and Las Vegas. I lived in New York City for seven years. My favorite so far has been Michigan because I was so surprised of how beautiful it is.
14.What do you do after a long day of rehearsals?
a. Go home, take a long hot shower, eat and go to sleep. I'm usually exhausted by the end of the day and can't move haha
15.Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
a. Personally I hate this question not going to lie. Married, two healthy,beautiful children, dancing/choreographing and loving life.
16.What is your favorite non-dance hobby?
a. Spending time with my family.
17.What are your biggest pet peeves and your biggest indulgence?
a. I loveeeee reese peanut cups! My biggest pet peeve is not having respect
for yourself and for others.
18.What is your favorite quote?
a. “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated
through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of
time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist
through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is
not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable, nor how
it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours,
clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.... You have to keep open
and aware directly to the urge that motivates you. Keep the channel
open.” -- Martha Graham