It's hard to write a brief blurb about yourself when it starts like this: I graduated with a degree in Performing Arts and Social Justice, with an emphasis in Dance. I ended up in Los Angeles where I'm attempting to start a business and make my way as an artist. One day, I woke up and went hey, I think I'm actually a starving artist. I primarily perform as a professional belly dancer, but also still have the occasional modern dance gig.
These are the things that Inspire me and the things (I like to think) I've learned, especially about being a dancer in LA. I also like to pass on information about classes, auditions and more in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The standards for dance education have deteriorated to a farce of pedagogy. Dancers are ill prepared for the realities of their craft coming out of BFA programs and dance studios.
The educational system is failing dancers. They have a great curriculum on paper, however there is no bridging…
I have my own feelings about this that deserve a longer post, but thought I would pass this on for now and reflect later.
my own feelings about this that deserve...thought I would pass this on