Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are common forms of adult-onset ataxias. While spinocerebellar ataxias can run in the family, multiple system atrophy occurs randomly. Both diseases are relentless, neurodegenerative disorders, affecting speech, hand dexterity and walking, and lead to frequent falls.In recent years, dance, music, and expressive art programs have been developed specifically to address challenges for people with neurodegenerative disorders… Show more Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are common forms of adult-onset ataxias. While spinocerebellar ataxias can run in the family, multiple system atrophy occurs randomly. Both diseases are relentless, neurodegenerative disorders, affecting speech, hand dexterity and walking, and lead to frequent falls.In recent years, dance, music, and expressive art programs have been developed specifically to address challenges for people with neurodegenerative disorders, suggesting benefits for cognition, motor and mood. Broadway for Ataxia hopes to shine a light on the role of the expressive arts in transforming the lives of people with ataxia. Show less

American Repertory Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s program is for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. Each class creates a warm sanctuary for movement exploration, and a social atmosphere to support artistic venture.

Since early 2014 I have been volunteering & dancing side by side with members of Dance for PD® and PD Movement Lab℠, the latter of which is led by the extraordinary Pamela Quinn. Dance for PD®, is a collaboration of the Mark Morris Dance Group & the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Over the past couple years I have had the pleasure of participating in professional development & teacher training workshops with some incredible artists and teachers across many different disciplines of dance. Since… Show more Since early 2014 I have been volunteering & dancing side by side with members of Dance for PD® and PD Movement Lab℠, the latter of which is led by the extraordinary Pamela Quinn. Dance for PD®, is a collaboration of the Mark Morris Dance Group & the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Over the past couple years I have had the pleasure of participating in professional development & teacher training workshops with some incredible artists and teachers across many different disciplines of dance. Since September 2015 I have been working as an apprentice teacher with Dance for PD®, and I’m happy to say that I’m on the road to becoming a fully fledged teacher. I have had such a pleasure getting to know dancers from classes all over New York… I look forward to seeing them every week. Show less

I make documentary style theater with a social impact. Utilizing movement, music & words to tell a story where each discipline can take the reins of storytelling, along with immersive theatre techniques, I hope to bring an audience closer to a story by curating a cross-pollination of performance techniques within a theatrical experience, where they can then come together in a new way to cross thresholds of understanding. I try to shine a light on stories that are not often told, or sometimes… Show more I make documentary style theater with a social impact. Utilizing movement, music & words to tell a story where each discipline can take the reins of storytelling, along with immersive theatre techniques, I hope to bring an audience closer to a story by curating a cross-pollination of performance techniques within a theatrical experience, where they can then come together in a new way to cross thresholds of understanding. I try to shine a light on stories that are not often told, or sometimes misunderstood. Show less

Basic Body Work / JazzBalletTap

A Streetcar Named Desire -- dir. Garry HynesMister Roberts -- dir. Robert LongbottomMermaids, Monsters and the World Painted Purple -- by Marco Ramirez -- dir Gregg HenryNumerous Adventures -- Family Theater

Helping students find their natural voice through physical, musical, and textual exploration.

Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik)Light in the Piazza (Ensemble)

Professional Staff Member, liaison for the National Capital Area Planning Commission, Legislative Correspondent, Research Assistant.