My lifelong love of ballet began when I saw The Nutcracker at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. At age 6, I began taking ballet classes and have performed with several pre-professional ballet companies in Georgia (Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Peter Pan). I’ve been involved with numerous musical theatre productions in Georgia, Arizona and The Whole Backstage in Guntersville, Alabama. In 2008 and 2009, I had the honor of performing as a featured supernumerary in Arizona Opera’s production of Rigoletto and Salome, which incited a love of opera. I continue to refine my ballet technique and artistry with Broche Ballet, an online ballet school for adults. I have attended several adult ballet intensive sessions, including Sun King (2019), Louisville Ballet (2021) and the International Adult Ballet Festival (2024), where I was awarded third place in the Advanced Classical Variation Division.
I have taken classes and performed with Huntsville Ballet (Nutcracker, Cinderella, Romeo & Juliet) from 2011 to 2020, served as a board member and served on the scholarship committee. I’ve choreographed several musical theatre productions including You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Once Upon a Mattress, The Fantasticks, and Little Women.
I am an advocate for adult ballet and endeavor, by example, to encourage more adults to express themselves and stay healthy through classical ballet.”
Adult Ballet Class – Guntersville, AL
Adult Community Ballet Classes are currently taught at Kohl Academy of Performing Arts in Guntersville, Alabama.
No experience required.
This gentle, fun, inclusive and judgment-free class focuses on the fundamentals of classical ballet in a safe environment. A creative alternative to traditional fitness classes, it incorporates strength training, resistance and cardio as well as provides a means for artistic expression. This class is geared towards adult learners, and I always adjust to accommodate any limitations.
Testimonials
“Your adult ballet class is the highlight of my week! I never want to miss it.”
“Your passion rubs off on those around you and you make the class the right mix of challenging and fun!”
“You do a great job of making me feel confident on the dance floor, I’m naturally pretty reserved. It helps me learn when I understand the details of a technique and how each part of the body is working together.”
“You do a great job of creating an environment where anyone feels comfortable coming and dancing!”
Adult Ballet Benefits:
- improved posture, muscle tone, core strength, balance and flexibility
- greater appreciation for self-expression and music
- gain confidence and poise
- cultivate the art of self-acceptance and being in the moment
Children’s Ballet & Tap
Children’s classes are currently taught at Kohl Academy of Performing Arts in Guntersville, Alabama.