As a choreographer, I strive to tell stories through movement that transcend the scope of words. Additionally, I believe that all creative processes thrive on the power of collaboration.
In a Q&A in my MT Choreo class at Northwestern, Katie Spelman (choreographer of The Notebook) said “you can always tell from watching something what the rehearsal room was like.” This idea has stuck with me, and has been a driving factor in my choreographic journey.
My choreography represents the playful room that I lead while valuing specificity in movement. It is through ample preparation that I am able to lead a productive and lively rehearsal room where the dancers feel empowered to take the movement and make it their own.
As a teacher, I am passionate about unlocking the power of performance in the next generation of artists. It is through a balance of positivity and discipline that I foster an environment for artistic growth.
I have experience choreographing for musical theatre, music videos, recital routines, class combinations, and experiential pieces. My teaching experience spans several styles of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, acro, musical theatre, and lyrical, and all ages from 3-year-olds to adults. At Northwestern, I am currently choreographing for my student dance groups, Tonik Tap and Steam Heat Dance Company.
Please peruse my portfolio below and contact me for choreography and teaching inquiries!
Recently:
I worked as the Associate Choreographer on The Full Monty at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL.
Director: Jim Corti | Choreographer: Tor Campbell
August 21st 2024 - October 6th 2024
The Prom
Assistant Choreographer to Tor Campbell
November 2023 @ The Wirtz Center (Northwestern)
Summer Dream
Choreographer for a music video for an original song by Molly Conrad
August 2023 - Buffalo, NY
Fix You
Personal project choreographed and performed by myself and Keely Thorpe
June 2021
Le Freak
*45sec into the video is top of dance
Co-choreographed with Erin Soko
Full company piece for Tonik Tap’s (student-run tap group) Spring Show at Northwestern
April 2024
Music
Jazz class combination
Dancers: myself, Sam Vanderwerf, and Keely Thorpe
July 2022
Control
Recital solo
Dancer: Keely Thorpe
June 2023
Willy Wonka Jr.
This production was put on in a summer intensive format with a group of 75 kids ages 7-15 and an 8 day rehearsal process
Walh Performing Arts Studios
July 2024
Annie Jr.
This production was put on in a summer intensive format with a group of 75 kids ages 7-15 and an 8 day rehearsal process
Walh Performing Arts Studios
July 2023