I strongly believe in providing any student that wants to learn to dance the opportunity to do so. I provide an environment where students are offered performing opportunities that develop self-worth and confidence. In working with the residency program, my goal would be to share the knowledge and experience that I have gained over the years. The students will take with them an experience that will feed their curiosity about the diversity of dance and instill a foundation of the knowledge of dance principles.
Completed the following professional development workshops: Pan American Dance Institute summer workshops in tap and jazz dance, June-July 2012; New Mexico State summer workshops in modern dance and ballet, August 2012, in Albuquerque, NM; University of Texas at El Paso Summer Dance Workshop, CEDFA TEKS Standards, and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Cheer and Dance, August 2013.
Available to conduct teacher workshops.
I have a B.A. in Physical Education and Dance and an M.A. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso. I have attended numerous dance workshops throughout the country, but since 1981, I have made Bill Evans my mentor. His philosophy on the mind-body connection has been instrumental in developing my teaching strategies. My professional affiliation has been with the International Dance Theatre, a local dance company that encourages continuous learning as well as providing dance opportunities at a professional level. Presently, I devote my time to developing a strong dance program at my school.
- Preferred Age Level
- All ages
- Geographic Availability
- Statewide
- Time Availability
- open
- Special Needs
- CD player or sound system.
- Specialty
- Ethnic/Jazz, Modern, Tap & Clogging; Choreography