Growing up with a mother who was accepted into the Queensland Ballet Company in Australia and a father who was a championship runner, I had no shortage of opportunities to pursue athletic endeavors. However, throughout my life, it has been dancing that has been a pillar of my character which continues to this day.

My first formal memory of enjoying dance came from when I was age 10 at a relative’s birthday party. I clearly remember being encouraged and applauded for my dance spirit and rhythm. Since then I have been hooked on dance and become a strong male dancer with over 20 years of dancing experience.

I have participated in many different styles of dance including Hip Hop (including popping and locking), Ballet, Ballroom (including Waltz, Samba, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Jive, Tango, Rumba), Tap, Jazz, Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Reggaeton, Street Reggaeton, and Freestyle. With this experience, I have gained a thorough understanding of the nuances of the dance world both positive and negative.

During my dance journey, I have been more drawn to freestyle dancing than competitive/choreographed dancing due to the freedom of expression that freestyle dancing allows. It is my belief that there is something almost spiritual about freestyle dancing which has an incredible number of benefits, from health and fitness to therapeutic releases to character building.

But whether it is freestyle, social, or competitive, I believe most dance avenues lead to joy.

It is this real-life dance experience, knowledge, and skills that I wish to pass on to future and existing generations to deepen their enjoyment and appreciation of life and dancing.