As a dancer and director, I am deeply involved in exploring personal stories, both familiar and intimate, and how these stories manifest physically in our bodies. My work aims to delve into the true architecture of the body, researching information stored in our DNA and the landmarks left for us to discover by our ancestors. Following this roadmap of the human body and stripping narratives down to their essential core, I seek to uncover the raw humanity at the heart of it all. I am convinced that dance has the potential to transcend the boundaries we place upon ourselves, challenging stereotypes and biases. It exposes the unfiltered core of our being, almost as if unveiling one's true self acts as a form of rebellion.

My inspiration comes from the trailblazers of modern dance—Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Alvin Ailey, and Catherine Dunham—who not only redefined movement but also responded powerfully to the historical events of their time, whether it be World War II, cultural erasure, or the AIDS epidemic. They were not just artists; they were leaders. As a person in a Black body, I need to display my humanness and allow others to experience it—an important act in today’s polarized American society. The deep influence of these figures continues to guide and shape my creative process as I actively work toward shaping the world I wish to inhabit.