I’m thrilled that you found me, and I’m honored to embark upon a creative process with you as we uncover what motivates you (and maybe your partner and/or team) to pursue the success you desire.

Here’s a little more about me. I look forward to sharing more as we get to know each other better.

• Education
  • Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling
  • Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis (GL-CMA)
  • Movement Pattern Analysis Certification (MPAC)
    • All from Columbia College Chicago
  • BA in Dance with minor in English – Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA

• Teaching Positions
  • The Theatre School of DePaul University (2013-present)
  • Chicago Movement Collective (2020-present)
  • Dovetail Studios (2015-present)
  • Lou Conte Dance Studio/Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (2005-2020)
  • Columbia College Chicago – Department of Creative Arts Therapies (2009-2015)
  • University of Chicago – Physical Education (2005-2011)

• Current Artistic Engagement
  • I’m celebrating my eighteenth year as a movement collaborator with an innovative and internationally-recognized dance company, Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak. I also provide behind-the-scenes support in grant-writing and general administrative processes.
  • In addition to the framework of Laban/Bartenieff studies, my influences include the Feldenkrais Method, Body-Mind Centering, Authentic Movement, Continuum, and Contact Improvisation.
  • I have also worked as an intimacy choreographer/consultant at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Victory Gardens Theater, TimeLine Theatre Company, Remy Bumppo Theatre (all Chicago), and Center Theatre Group (LA).

• Previous Artistic Engagement
  • Other influential dance training includes Trisha Brown Dance Studio and many downtown NYC dance artists such as David Dorfman, Miguel Gutierrez, and K.J. Holmes.
  • I have shown work at Links Hall, Hamlin Park, Epiphany Church, and The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago, among others.

Photographer: KJ Heath