Describe your job in 3 words!
Fun and fulfilling. 

What do you do at DDA?
I teach hip hop and work in the office!

What led you to work in this field?
I’ve been dancing all my life and it’s something I love very much. I always had a special interest in hip hop and was very excited to receive the opportunity to teach something I’m passionate about to young dancers. 

Did you have a favorite style of dance growing up?
Hip Hop!

When did you join DDA?
I joined DDA as a dancer back in 2004! I joined the staff in 2018. 

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
The feeling of family and mutual love for the art of dance. 

What is a fun fact about you.
Crystal, the office manager, is actually my mom! She’s my boss x2.

Where do we find you when you are not working?
At home studying or procrastinating. 

Your advice to young dancers?
Dance from the heart and not the mind! Don’t worry about things such as if you’re doing a step correctly or if you look good. As long as you have fun and love what you’re doing, you can never go wrong.