Recent Accomplishments
I have been performing flamenco dance professionally, both internationally and locally for over ten years. Some highlights include performing with the Vancouver Opera's production of "Carmen". Performing alongside Joel Hanna (Riverdance -Irish dance) and Micheal Schulster (Tap dogs - Tap dance), in "Revolution" at the Edinburgh FestivaI - Scotland. Performing with Nikko and Ricardo Garcia in "Flamenco Flow" - Vancouver Festival. I have co-founded a dance company called Aurora Dance alongside Palma Bjarnason. Wearing multiple hats including: Choreographer, Performer, Director, Manager, both Palma and I produce show's once a year exploring other avenues using flamenco technique, including local dancers in other dance disciplines. Recent Aurora Dance productions include: "Brio...stepping out of flamenco", "Wonderland...dancing through the looking glass".
Choreography
Aside from the traditional dance forms of flamenco, i enjoy stepping outside the box and trying new approaches to my dance form. Having a dance background in both ballet and contemporary dance i like to explore these avenues within my choreography. I thoroughly enjoy developing new dances and delight in choreography for outside dance companies. I am hired yearly to choreograph flamenco dances for the professional dance company both junior and senior at Arts Umbrella. I have also done pieces for Main Dance and Grupo America. Having developed my own dance company: Aurora Dance I am able to spend more time with choreography, while working alongside other local dancers in other dance disciplines.