Trained by DANZON to achieve
an Associate Degrees in Smooth and Rhythm from the USISTD (Highly Commended), 2007
Technique-driven teaching, with a focus on posture, presentation, and modern styling
Teaching competitive Rhythm & Smooth (American Style), Latin & Standard (International Style), Street Latin, social dancing and wedding dances since 2003
Taught for four years (2008-2012) at a highly competitive, independent studio in the USA, which regularly won Top Studio awards at large, independent competitions
Competed professionally, and with students (Pro-Am) at major US competitions
Received regular coaching and mentoring by US Champions Daryll and Gunnar Sverrisson.
Received Pro and Pro-am coaching from world-class judges, coaches, and competitors, including World Champions such as Jean-Marc Genereux (SYTYCD), Jose Decamps (7 time world Rhythm champion), Mazen Hamza (Current top 3 Smooth competitor in the world)
Top Teacher Awards at Dancing A La Carte (US competition)
Professional dancer in Dancing with the Stars style charity events in the USA, raising money for the Holyoke Children's Museum, 2009, 2010
Professional dancer in a Dancing with the Stars style charity event in Canberra raising money for the Southcare Helicopter Service's Celebrity Ballroom Challenge 2007
Performing at events around Canberra such as the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence, Stomp, Latin Fusion, etc.
Guest Performer at ASDAC - The Outback Crown competition in Australia 2012.
Winner of the ASDAC Professional 6 Dance Crwon 2014 with Jenny Kenchington.
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WINNERS OF THE ASDAC PROFESSIONAL 6 DANCE CROWN 2014.
