My movement is influenced by a variety of styles including Lindy Hop, blues, zouk, kizomba, and contemporary solo and contact improvisation.

DJing

I’ve been DJing for Lindy Hop, blues, and fusion dancers since 2017. I bring obsessive research skills and a passion for connection and rhythm to the DJ booth, where you can expect to hear music that provokes playfulness and creativity, while remaining authentic to the roots and aesthetics of each dance. My sets highlight the Black musicians, composers, and bandleaders who pioneered big band jazz, defined the blues tradition, and continue to innovate and break boundaries in many genres of music today. I strive to create a welcoming and accessible atmosphere where all dancers can feel at home in the music.

*I use Spotify to discover new music and share class playlists, but I always DJ from a hard library for improved sound quality and the ability to preview songs.

teaching

I’m newer to teaching dance and still exploring my groove, but am open to being hired as a guest instructor for other local blues or fusion scenes. I generally prefer to teach solo and to have people moving to music throughout most of class. My classes center individual autonomy, consent, exploration, touch, and play, and celebrate partnered and solo movement with equal enthusiasm.

I am a role-fluid dancer and vocal advocate for queer and trans visibility and inclusion within social dancing spaces. I do everything I can to uphold anti-racist and anti-ableist values in my DJing, teaching, and participation in the social dance community.

Images by David O’Brien Photography