TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

First and foremost, I believe movement should be accessible and enjoyable for all that wish to partake. The dance world can be so cut-throat but at the end of the day dance is an art, a form of expression. It is something that should bring us joy and fulfillment. It is this mindset that I bring into each and every one of my classes with the intention of creating an environment that is open, nurturing, and artistically engaging to all who wish to explore movement in a judgment free way.
I teach an array of classes and styles, but my specialties are ballet technique, contemporary ballet technique, and modern dance technique. The majority of my career as a dancer and choreographer has been spent within these genres of movement which is why I consider them my strong suits. I also teach tap, jazz technique, musical theatre dance, dance composition, cardio dance, Silver Sneakers, Barre, and Pilates, all ranging in ages from 4-adult.
I absolutely love teaching. The ability to share my knowledge and experiences, not just with dancers but anyone that enjoys movement, brings me joy and inspiration to continue learning and researching movement in order to further develop myself as an educator.
"Their instruction is clear, intent of movement well described, and they have a palpable respect for all the dancers present..."
-Sarah Rothrock-Rickel, Teacher & Choreographer
TEACHING HISTORY
2014
New York State Ballet Training Academy//Jazz & Contemporary Program Director
Articul8//Guest Teacher & Choreographer
2015
New York State Ballet Training Academy//Jazz & Contemporary Program Director
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory//Dance Teacher
Arts Roc After-School Program//Dance Teacher
Hochstein School of Music & Dance//Guest Teacher
2016
New York State Ballet Training Academy//Jazz & Contemporary Program Director
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory//Dancer Teacher & Choreographer
SUNY Brockport//Guest Teacher
2017
New York State Ballet Training Academy//Jazz & Contemporary Program Director
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory//Ballet Program Director
2018
New York State Ballet Training Academy//Jazz & Contemporary Program Director
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory//Ballet Program Director
Nazareth College//Open Class Series Guest Teacher
Dance With Utica//Guest Teacher
CMC Dance Company//Guest Teacher
Greater Rochester YMCA: Group Fitness Instructor
Jody B's Studio of Dance//Dance Teacher & Choreographer
SUNY Brockport: Substitute & Guest Teacher
2019
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory//Ballet Program Director
Nazareth College//Open Class Series Guest Teacher
Dance With Utica//Guest Teacher
Greater Rochester YMCA: Group Fitness Instructor
Jody B's Studio of Dance//Dance Teacher & Choreographer
SUNY Brockport: Substitute & Guest Teacher
Pele Yoga & Dance//Yoga Instructor
NU Movement//Dance Teacher & Co-Op Member
Evolution Pilates//Apprentice Instructor
Frazee Feet Dance//Open Company Class Series Teacher
Nacre Dance Group//Guest Teacher & Choreographer
Saratoga City Ballet//Guest Teacher
2020
Fitzsimmons Dance Factory//Ballet Program Director
Nazareth College//Substitute
Greater Rochester YMCA: Group Fitness Instructor
Jody B's Studio of Dance//Dance Teacher & Choreographer
Evolution Pilates//Apprentice Instructor
Hobart & William Smith Colleges//Adjunct Professor in Dance
Unite With Dance//Dance Teacher
Frazee Feet Dance//Open Company Class Series Teacher
Inna Ballet//Guest Teacher
SUNY Brockport//Guest Teacher