Dance  is  defined  as  the  rhythmic  movement  of  the  body  generally  to music  that  may follow  a  particular  order  or  can  be  done  as  a freestyle.

Movement  is  defined  as  an  action  of  the  body  where  the  body changes  postures  and positions  at  a  slow  or  fast  pace. Our bodies crave movement because we were built for it. For most of human history, survival depended on moving—hunting, gathering, running, climbing. So our brains and bodies evolved to expect and thrive on regular physical activity.

Movement keeps us healthy – It helps blood flow, strengthens muscles, and keeps joints working properly.

It makes us feel good – Movement releases chemicals like endorphins and dopamine, which boost mood and reduce stress.

It keeps our brains sharp – Physical activity helps improve memory, focus, and learning.

It prevents stiffness and pain – Staying still too long can make us ache, so our bodies nudge us to move.

In short, movement is like maintenance for your body and mind. Without it, things start to break down.

I  was  a  dance  student  by  the  age  of  3  years  old.  It  all  started  March  25,  1988,  when Michael  Jackson  performed  the  moonwalk  live  for  the  first  time  to  his  hit  song  “Billie Jean”  during  his  solo  performance  at  the  “Motown  25”  TV  special.  I  tried  to  mimic  his dance  moves  and by  that  Fall season  my  mother  and  father  put  me  into  dance  class.  I  have  been dancing  ever  since. I started teaching dance when I was 15 at local after school programs and summer camps. Since 2016, I have worked with dozens of schools and k-12 arts camps around Western MA. I am currently contracted to teach a  variety  of  dance  styles  like afro-Caribbean,  ballet,  dance  fitness,  hip hop,  jazz,  musical theater, stepping,  tap,  and  Zumba for various studios. I have also choreographed 3 musical productions during my 10-year entrepreneurial teaching career.