Why did you decide to be an It Takes Two! celebrity dancer?

As a dance minor, I can't think of a better way to raise money than to return to one of my passions.

What about dance in general connects with you? I know I'm alive when I'm freely moving my body...especially to beautiful music.

Why should people vote for you?

I am passionate about equity + inclusion and creating a sense of belonging in all art forms, especially dance, which can be quite exclusionary.  Folks should vote for me because I work hard to fight for racial equity + inclusion in everything I do; you'll have A LOT of fun engaging with me + my partner's

piece, and I'll leave it all on the floor for a good cause like this one.

How has it been working with your GroundWorks dance partner?

It is an honor to dance with Tea. We have so much chemistry, and the vibes are right. We have a similar taste in music, and we both appreciate deep, soulful experiences. I am excited to learn from Tea and look forward to adding a thing here and there. The audience is in for a treat, and I'm delighted to put my dancing shoes back on with Tea's guidance.

What has surprised you about the creative process?

I've been reminded of the brilliance of artists to create beauty from nothing.  I was surprised by how difficult it was to select songs that speak to who I am + what I would want to dance to.  So much of the creative process in dance for me, is about vibes + chemistry and lucky for me I have so much of both with Tea :)