Dance & Performance
The Body in Motion Is the Body Alive.
Classically trained ballet dancer. West African movement practitioner. Performing artist with over two decades on stage. Available for performances, workshops, and guest teaching.
The Artist
A Life on Stage
My dance journey began in the conservatory and expanded far beyond it. From the stages of the Aronoff Center and Cincinnati Opera to Times Square and international platforms, I have performed across genres, cultures, and contexts. Dance is not what I do. It is how I think, how I heal, and how I connect.
Training & Credentials
- BFA in Classical & Contemporary Ballet, University of Cincinnati CCM
- Point Park University, Conservatory for Creative and Performing Arts
- Black Belt, Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu, 15+ Years
- Certified Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
- Certified Didgeridoo Sound Therapist
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Movement Vocabulary
Classical Ballet
BFA-trained in classical and contemporary ballet from the University of Cincinnati CCM and Point Park University Conservatory.
West African Diasporic
Rooted in the traditions of Bi-Okoto Cultural Center, my West African movement practice connects ancestral rhythm to living body.
Contemporary & Modern
Trained across modern and contemporary forms, I bring somatic intelligence and physical precision to every movement phrase.
Martial Arts Movement
My Black Belt in Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu informs a movement vocabulary of explosive power, stillness, and disciplined control.
On Stage
Performance Gallery
Resume
Performance History
Revolution Dance Theater
Company Member
Cincinnati, OH
Dallas Black Dance Theater
Guest Artist
Dallas, TX
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Workshop Participant
New York, NY
Cincinnati Opera
Performing Artist
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Performing Artist
Cincinnati, OH
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Performing Artist
Cincinnati, OH
PONES Inc.
Performing Artist & Educator
Cincinnati, OH
Bi-Okoto Cultural Center
West African Dance Artist
Cincinnati, OH
American Legacy Theatre
Arts Educator & Performer
Cincinnati, OH
Times Square, NYC
Featured Yoga & Movement Artist
New York, NY
Available For
How to Work With Me
Stage, Event & Ceremonial
Live Performance
I bring a rare combination of classical ballet technique, West African movement, martial arts precision, and somatic presence to every performance. Available for concerts, cultural events, galas, ceremonies, and collaborative productions.
- Solo and ensemble performances
- Cultural and ceremonial events
- Collaborative productions
- Interdisciplinary arts events
- Sound and movement integration
Community, Studio & Corporate
Dance Workshops
My workshops are immersive movement experiences that go beyond technique. Drawing from ballet, West African dance, somatic practice, and martial arts, I design sessions that awaken the body, build community, and leave participants transformed.
- All levels welcome
- Ballet foundations and alignment
- West African diasporic movement
- Somatic and expressive movement
- Corporate and community settings
Schools, Studios & Universities
Guest Teaching
I bring decades of performance experience and a deep commitment to arts education into every classroom. My guest teaching engagements are tailored to the level and context of each institution, from youth programs to conservatory-level training.
- K-12 and university settings
- Dance conservatories and studios
- Arts integration programs
- Masterclasses and intensives
- Emmy-nominated arts educator
The Practice
Why I Dance
Dance was my first language. Before yoga, before martial arts, before bodywork, there was movement. The discipline of classical training gave me a foundation. The freedom of West African dance gave me roots. The integration of both gave me a voice. When I step into a space to perform or teach, I bring all of it with me.
“Movement is the oldest medicine. The body already knows the way.”
Garrett H.T. Steagall
Hire Me for Your Next Event
Whether you are producing a performance, planning a workshop series, or looking for a guest teacher who brings both artistry and depth, I would love to hear from you.