Dance is more than a performance to me. It is a way of communicating and creating more paths for connection. While I can appreciate a strong finished product, I have found myself more drawn to developing the process in which we get there. Though I grew up with an exclusively technical background, my discovery of improvisation and more emotionally driven movement has guided my interest in dance as a career. I prefer to develop movement through rhythmic exploration and drawing inspiration from varied musical styles, which push me to move in different ways. While I appreciate the control that my technical background provides, I find most satisfaction in embracing the natural flow developed through improvisation. I hope to continue developing this personal process to expand to others and connect dancers through genuine movement exploration. Dance allows for silent voices to be heard, and I hope to encourage collaboration and discussion between artists and audiences.