I discovered my passion for studying and teaching dance at The Dance Connection for eleven years, under the direction of Andrea Moore. I also studied ballet and performed at the Performing Arts School of Worcester. I grew up competing throughout the northeast, Florida and Canada. Some of my favorite dance memories include being invited to perform in Las Vegas and New York City and being a member of the Dance Company at Quinnipiac University. I accompanied the team in National Dance Association finals in Daytona Beach and led the company as president for two years by producing, directing, and choreographing multiple performances. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac. I have also been a part of the Sophisticated Production Dance Competition judging staff for 3 years. When I am not dancing, I work as a licensed physical therapist providing rehabilitation for pediatric at Cheshire Fitness Zone.

I have been dancing collectively for approximately 17 years, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop. Though Hip Hop is my favorite style of dance, I love trying and learning all styles (from Greek line dancing to ballroom, mambo and swing). When not teaching dance, I spend my time being a stay-at-home mom to two young  girls (school age and toddler), and going to the gym. My favorite dance memory is seeing my daughter dance on stage and loving every minute of it. What I like most about teaching at Rhythm Dance is the opportunity to watch students grow, both in their dance abilities and also their love of this wonderful art form.

I have been dancing for 18 years, and my training includes hip-hop, street jazz, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ballet, modern, tap, broadway, and gymnastics. These days you'll find me strictly teaching hip-hop, street jazz, and contemporary, as those are my favorite styles of dance. When I'm not teaching at Rhythm Dance or at my mother's dance studio, The Hackworth School of Performing Arts in Easthampton, MA, I spend my time at Quinnipiac University studying to become an Entrepreneur and Business Manager, dancing in the QU Dance Company, and working at the Student Health Services. I always find time to relax with my friends and family, have fun, and pursue my passion for the arts by dancing, singing, and playing my guitar as much as possible. My favorite dance memory was at the national dance convention "The Pulse" this summer in New York City. While taking Wade Robson's hip-hop class, he pulled me up front and we performed his choreography together, side by side, for the rest of the class. Being able to surround myself with other dancers and artists and sharing my passion of the arts is what I like most about teaching at Rhythm Dance Academy.