Teacher in the techniques of Horton, Limon, Ballet, Pilates, Jazz and Body Conditioning.

Professional Teaching Experience 
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Alteballeto Festival ( Reggio Emillia, Italy) 2008 - Guest teacher/Choreographer

Bartholin International Ballet Seminar - Royal Theater, Copenhagen. Guest Teacher and Choreographer 2008, 2009

Phoenix Dance Theater (UK) - Company teacher 2007/2008 season.

STEPS on Broadway Guest Faculty member since 2005

Alvin Ailey School- N.Y (Horton Based Modern) – Actors studio as well as professional dancers. (permanent guest faculty)

National School of the Arts- South Africa (Pilate’s, Horton and Ballet)

Le-Gal Dance and Fitness Center- South Africa (Aerobics, Horton, Pilate’s, Yoga, Ballet and Hip Hop)

Company teacher for Elisa Monte Dance Co.- New York

New Jersey Dance Theater- Guest faculty- Modern, Ballet and Pilates/Yoga (2003)

Oure Sports School (Denmark) Permanent Guest faculty- Modern and Contemporary Department

Ballet Etudes (Connecticut) Guest for Ballet and Jazz Faculty- Director Cristina Fegundes and Nanette Valence.

Estemporada Academy Permanent Guest Teacher Sardegna, Italy

Labart Dance Theatre Napoli, Italy - Permanent Guest teacher (2005)

Scuola De Danza Divina Catanzaro Cosenza, Italy. Permanent Guest teacher..

University of Brockport New York (2005)

Scuola de danza Mima Testa Rome- Permanent Guest teacher.

Ials Academy Rome- permanent guest artist

Millennium School London - permanent guest artist

London Contemporary Dance The Place London , Guest Teacher- Professional division.

MAS Academy Milan- Guest faculty and Choreographer.

New Adventures in Motion Pictures - Dir. Matthew Bourne
- Company teacher BAM. 2007

Conducted Workshops in Universities and Schools around the US, Guadeloupe, South Africa and Europe- Hampton University (Virginia, USA) , Berkley University- (California, US)as well as Salerno, Naples, Cosenza, Reggio Calabria

Horton Technique:

Developed by Lester Horton in the 50's and defined by Alvin Ailey and Joyce Trysler and codified by Anna Marie Forsythe. This technique forms the basis for the Alvin Ailey Company.Classes consist of fortifications, Preludes and studies designed to increase strength and flexability. Classes focus on performance technique and the understanding of anatomy and musicality.

Limon Technique:

Beginner and Intermediate levels focusing on performance techniques and use of breath and space.Develpoed by Jose Limon and Doris Humphrey in the 40's, the limon technique takes its foundation on the principals of performance, artistry, musicality, weight and the use of space.

Contemporary Ballet:

Intermediate and advanced levels, taking root in the principals of Classical ballet, but playing with the ideals of extreem movement, weight shifting and draws inspiration from the choreographic and teaching principals of Kylian and Forsythe.

Pilates and Body Conditioning:

Developed by Josef Pilates, Pilates mat work classes provide an awarness and strengthening of the core muslce stabilizers as well as flexibility and body conditioning. Classes combine yoga and active isolated stretching to provide total body workout and awareness.

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