Inspired by movement, function, and design, Tappas® is a patented, sustainable container that holds and displays food. From everyday use to intimate gatherings with family and friends, Tappas is a statement, a conversation starter and a modern piece to exhibit your delicious bites. Created in Miami by artist and mother of two, Tappas has one goal in mind: bringing people to the table.

Interdisciplinary Artist/ Choreographer, utilizing modern dance, theater, film, site-specific and immersion.

Professor of Immersive Theater and Performance Practice, and Movement for Acting (College and High School division). Among student assessments, my responsibilities included curriculum development, auditioning students for admission and semester conferences with students to evaluate their progress.Awarded the New World School of the Arts Professional Development Grant in 2012 to attended the WorkCentre of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards Summer Intensive in Pontedera, Italy and 2014… Show more Professor of Immersive Theater and Performance Practice, and Movement for Acting (College and High School division). Among student assessments, my responsibilities included curriculum development, auditioning students for admission and semester conferences with students to evaluate their progress.Awarded the New World School of the Arts Professional Development Grant in 2012 to attended the WorkCentre of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards Summer Intensive in Pontedera, Italy and 2014 to study CounterTechnique at the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive . Show less

Choreographer for Summer Shorts and Family Musical Series. Collaborated with directors, producers and musical directors in creating original work. Including: Cedella Marley's "Three Little Birds" MusicalLin Manuel Miranda's: "21 Chump Street"Katie Couric's: "The Brand New Kid" 2012Lisa Loeb's: "Camp Kappawanna" 2010

• Oversees the programmatic and development operation for the Miami/NOLA chapter including:o Employment of 8 Resident Artistso Program Development and Fundraising.o Grant writing and budgetingo Curating Final Resident and Student Exhibitions. o Plus Programs responsibilities.

• Managing residencies for eight local artists at Miami-Dade Public Library Branches, which include Arcola Lakes, Culmer/Overtown, Edison, Hispanic, Homestead, Little River, Model City, and North Central. • Serve as a liaison between MDPLS Library Staff, ProjectArt Artists, and Community Partners.• Development and coordination of Final Student/Resident Exhibitions.• Responsible for student enrollment, updating and maintaining databases, weekly conferences withNYC headquarters… Show more • Managing residencies for eight local artists at Miami-Dade Public Library Branches, which include Arcola Lakes, Culmer/Overtown, Edison, Hispanic, Homestead, Little River, Model City, and North Central. • Serve as a liaison between MDPLS Library Staff, ProjectArt Artists, and Community Partners.• Development and coordination of Final Student/Resident Exhibitions.• Responsible for student enrollment, updating and maintaining databases, weekly conferences withNYC headquarters, proofreading artists’ lesson plans, conducting studio visits, administration of class schedules, and social media.o Enrolled over 360 students to our program in its first year. o Partnered with local organizations to provide additional Free Arts education:Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc., Easterseals of South Florida, Abriendo Puertas in East Little Havana, Carrfour Supportive Housing Show less

Developed curriculum for the Children's Division Program; taught Ballet technique for the children's division; Jazz for children's and upper levels; Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic for Advanced levels. Additional responsibilities include: auditioning students for admissions into the program, choreographing and presenting yearly showcases.