curriculum vitae
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder
MFA in Dance with a Graduate Certificate in Emergent Technologies and Media Arts Practices
Second Emphasis in Community Engagement and Somatics, May 2026
San Jose State University, California
Bachelor’s Degree in Dance May 2023
Distinction in Choreography and Performance
University Dance Theatre Company Member
American College Dance Association - UC Irvine
Modesto Junior College, California
Associates Degree in Dance August 2020
Emphasis in Choreography and Performance
Off Balance Dance Company Member
Jacob’s Pillow 2017
American College Dance Association ~ Arizona x2, Modesto, San Jose
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Instructor of Record
Beginning Contemporary: CU Boulder, 35 students, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
Beginning Jazz: CU Boulder, 30 students, Fall 2025
Dance in Popular Cultures and Media: CU Boulder, 70 students, Spring 2025
Hip-hop Dance History: CU Boulder. Teaching Assistant. 30 students, Spring 2024
Beginning Contemporary: CU Boulder, 30 students, Fall 2023
Dance in Pop Cultures and Media: CU Boulder. Teaching Assistant. 67 students, Fall 2023
Intermediate-Advanced Contemporary: CU Boulder. 30 students, Fall 2023
Dance Events Coordinator and Communications
University of Colorado, Boulder. Spring 2024 - Spring 2025
Appointed as Dance Events Coordinator and Communications for the Theatre and Dance Department which includes but is not limited to, artist management and support for visiting guest artists, coordinating masterclasses and auditions, weekly dance newsletter for the department, communicating with faculty and supporting them in grants, department events, supporting undergraduate students with fundraising, co-producing a student produced show every semester, distributing marketing online and in person, running social media, being responsible for supporting the department with any events and collaborations. Hosting a dance table for every dance concert and purchasing, setting up, and distributing snacks and beverages, flowers, informational packets for our opening night receptions. Being responsible for the Procurement card and department purchases as Dance Events Coordinator and Communications.
Additional Involvement at the University of Colorado Boulder
L.E.A.P.
University of Colorado Boulder. October 2023-Present
Working through a grant between CU Boulder and Boulder Valley School District.
Teach dance therapy classes to students with special education and physical needs, all in the Boulder Valley School District. These students have a variety of backgrounds and age groups. As the assigned teacher for a weekly or bi-weekly basis be able to engage students and assist in helping students cultivate confidence, be able to communicate with others and cultivate a safe space for these students to find joy and healing through movement and community.
BIPOC Faculty and Staff Mentoring Program: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
Participating in the third cohort that connects BIPOC faculty and graduate students to build a larger network and support one another as we find our grounding in Boulder, CO.
Graduate Mentor and Mentee Program: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
Participating as a mentor to two mentees with the graduate school. Offer support to incoming grad students and do monthly check ins. Connect with grads about grad life, responsibilities, managing workload with mental, physical, and emotional well being. Provide resources as needed.
Engaged Arts and Humanities Community Engagement Cohort: 2024-2026
Participating in this cohort of six to further engage communities with my research. Interview community leaders, learn practices and techniques to implement research. Produce three community events to further research and collaboration.
ACE Grant Committee Fall 2024-Spring 2025
The Arts and Cultural Enrichment Committee (ACE) supports artists and educators in the department of Theatre and Dance. This grant supports funding in support of visiting guest artists and musicians who will directly work with THDN students in a production. My role is to support in bringing in guest artists and voting on grants in collaboration with other ACE representatives.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Boulder City and Arts Council - Leadership Pipeline Grant, 2025-2026
Center for Arts & Humanities, Hazel Barnes Flat, UK, November 2025, CU Boulder
Center for Arts & Humanities, Summer Fellowship, June 2025, CU Boulder
Center for Arts & Humanities, Engaged Artists & Scholars Fellowship, May 2024, CU Boulder
Onye Ozuzu Scholarship, CU Boulder, August 2024
Humanities and Arts Award Winner, Choreography, Modesto Junior College, 2017
Stanislaus County Poetry Contest, 2010, Modesto, California
PERFORMANCES
Dhadkan (Heartbeat) An Offering in Time, CU Boulder, October 2025
Soundworks, CU Boulder, February 2025
Jawanii, Home is Where the Olive Trees Grow, October 2024
Fresh, Kajra Re, CU Boulder, April 2024
Katarina Lott Dance Thesis, October 2023
Senior Portfolio, San Jose State University, May 2023
Flourishing, University Dance Theatre, San Jose State University, April 2023
American College Dance Association, UC Irvine, March 2023
Emerging, University Dance Theater, San Jose State University, November 2022
Rendered, San Jose State University, April 2022
Senior Portfolio, San Jose State University, April 2022
La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA, Women’s Empowerment Event, March 2022
National Association of School of Dance, San Jose State University, February 2022
Revealed, San Jose State University, April 2021
American College Dance Association, Arizona State University 2019
Kim T. Davis, Dancing at The Park, San Francisco 2018
American College Dance Association, San Jose State University 2018
Manpreet Toor, Akh Lad Jave, 2018
American College Dance Association, Modesto Junior College 2017
Jacob’s Pillow, Modesto Junior College 2017
Kim T. Davis, Dancing at The Park, San Francisco 2017
American College Dance Association, Arizona State University 2016
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS
Dhadkan (Heartbeat) October 2025
Jawani, University of Colorado Boulder. October 2024
Home is Where the Olive Trees Grow, University of Colorado Boulder. October 2024
Naina, University of Colorado Boulder. May 2024
Threaded Through Belonging, University of Colorado Boulder. October 2023
Woven, San Jose State University. November 2022
Mended Moments, San Jose State University. April 2022
Thirst, Fijiana Productions. February 2022
Swept Away, San Jose State University. February 2022
Dhak Dhak / Sanskari, Commissioned by Fijiana Productions. April 2021
Special Affair, Independently produced. February 2021
Kehna Hi Kya, Independently produced. January 2021
Forces, Modesto Junior College. May 2019
The Decay, Modesto Junior College. May 2019
SELECTED DANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION
New Dialect, Nashville Tennessee, Summer 2023
Trained with various artists and educators for three weeks including Baye and Asa, Kendra Portier, Kayla Farrish, Peter Chuthis…
Bates Dance Festival, Lewiston Maine, Summer 2023
Trained with various movement and pedagogy dance educators and artists for two weeks including Kimani Fowlin, Gesel Mason, Dr. Nyama Mcarthy-Brown
African: Philip Agyapong, Nii Armah Sowah, Step Afrika, Kimani Fowlin
Ballet: Colleen Patterson, Mark Foehringer, Raphael Boumaila
Composition: Lori Bryhni, Kim T Davis, Gesel Mason, Diane Frank, Michelle Ellsworth
Contact Improvisation: Makisig Akin, Anya Cloud, Chrissy Nelson, Nita Little, Kim T Davis, Jenni Hong
Contemporary: Hope Mohr, Kristen Damrow, Lauren Beale, Camille A Brown, Cameron McKinney, Shlomit Fundaminsky, Baye and Asa, Chafin Seymour, Kayla Farrish, Peter Chu, Chrissy Nelson, Kim T Davis, Helanius J Wilkins
Countertechnique: Samuel Melecio-Zambrano
Hip Hop: Chafin Seymour, Keith Pinto, Larry Southall, Rennie Harris, Kim T Davis, Ruthie Fantaye
Jazz: Kim T Davis, Dominique Serapio, Jill Yager, Kimani Fowlin
Modern: Maria Basille, Heather Cooper, Kim T Davis, Twyla Tharp Company, Maleek Washington
Pedagogy: Dominique Serapio, Dr. Nyama McCarthy-Brown, Gesel Mason, Anya Cloud, Michelle Ellsworth
Improvisation: Anya Cloud, Jenni Hong, Kim T Davis, Raphael Boumaila, Chrissy Nelson,
WORKING EXPERIENCE
CU Boulder Graduate Student and Instructor, August 2023-Present
CU Boulder Recreation Center, Mind Body Fitness Instructor, January 2023-December 2023
Koru Yoga Studio, Yoga Teacher. Riverbank, California. October 2022-May 2023
In-Shape Health Clubs, Yoga Teacher. June 2022-May 2023
City of Riverbank, Dance and Yoga for Beginners. June 2022-May 2023
City of Ceres, Dance and Yoga for Beginners. June 2022-September 2022
Choreographer, Creative Director, Set Assistant. Fijiana Productions. February 2021-April 2021
Young Champions, Hip Hop, Kids ages 6-12. Fremont, California. August 2013- August 2014
References available upon request.