Experience

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Help select Hip hop / Street dance masters for Oral History Project and help edit captions for upload. Archive Plan launch event to celebrate in the Summer of 2023. Help select Hip hop / Street dance masters for Oral History Project and help edit captions for upload. Archive Plan launch event to celebrate in the Summer of 2023.



Peridance Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Classic Hip hop Dance Styles Instructor

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Teach young dancers the fundamentals of NYC born dance style known as Breakin/Breakdance, b boying/b girling blending Hip hop technique and aesthetics as well as roots and basics of Poppin, Lockin and UpRockin. Teach young dancers the fundamentals of NYC born dance style known as Breakin/Breakdance, b boying/b girling blending Hip hop technique and aesthetics as well as roots and basics of Poppin, Lockin and UpRockin.



Full Circle Prod Inc

• Bronx, NY

• Managing Director, Co Founder

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  I make sure Full Circle -the company known for its unique brand of "U" themed dance performances- maintains its steady forward motion regarding its administrative operations, artistic vision, global visibility, the cast of performers and artists, necessary consultants and its financial stability. We have an Urban yet Universal message--as does Hip-hop. I make sure Full Circle -the company known for its unique brand of "U" themed dance performances- maintains its steady forward motion regarding its administrative operations, artistic vision, global visibility, the cast of performers and artists, necessary consultants and its financial stability. We have an Urban yet Universal message--as does Hip-hop.



All The Ladies Say documentary

• Bronx,NY

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  The film highlights the challenges and triumphs of women who carve a niche for themselves in a male dominated dance community of Break Dance. I helped to produce the film with support from Full Circle. For the past six years, a solid team of friends have continued to add their artistic flair to this 45 minute testimonial to the contributions of women to Hip-hop. Screened at Lincoln Center's Dance of Camera in 2011 and at The South Bank Center in London, this film is a unique attraction at many Hip-hop cultural festivals and events. All the Ladies Say has also been screened at local film festivals, primary schools, dance academies, dance competitions and universities. Dance discussions, performances and dance classes are also offered in addition to the screenings. We look forward to showing it at many more events including yours.



The New School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor Dance

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Hip-hop dance in Context

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

  Legacy, History and Cultural practice of Classic Hip hop Dance from emergence to 2000.



(Le) Poisson Rouge

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hostess

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2015

  -Host monthly dance party second Thursdays of the month -making announcements regarding upcoming local NYC dance events. -Receiving birthday/anniversary guests and setting them up with a table. -Triangulating with DJ's and sound people. Working guest list, taking cover $ from arriving guests -distributing any party related theme desert-cake, fruit etc -Host monthly dance party second Thursdays of the month -making announcements regarding upcoming local NYC dance events. -Receiving birthday/anniversary guests and setting them up with a table. -Triangulating with DJ's and sound people. Working guest list, taking cover $ from arriving guests -distributing any party related theme desert-cake, fruit etc



Brooklyn Academy of Mus

• School of Collborative Studies

• Hip-hop Dance Instructor

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

  Introduce Classic Hip-hop dance technique and history to Middle school and High school aged students two sessions a week after school culminating in a Spring performance. Introduce Classic Hip-hop dance technique and history to Middle school and High school aged students two sessions a week after school culminating in a Spring performance.



The Door - A Center of Alternatives

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dance Teacher

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2014

  Teach fundamentals of classic dance styles known as Popping Breaking and Locking.. particulary Breaking to local nyc youth members three times a week. Teach fundamentals of classic dance styles known as Popping Breaking and Locking.. particulary Breaking to local nyc youth members three times a week.



Dance New Amsterdam

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dance Instructor/ Choreographer

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2014

  Offering a weekly dance class exploring not only Classic Hip-hop dance movements but also the history, aesthetic and roots of the dance. Warm up, technique, conditioning and Cool down plus assignments are included. Performed for an evening of dance entitled RESIdance with four other companies who also reside at the Theater's office space through a grant program that subsidizes our companies' office spaces. Offering a weekly dance class exploring not only Classic Hip-hop dance movements but also the history, aesthetic and roots of the dance. Warm up, technique, conditioning and Cool down plus assignments are included. Performed for an evening of dance entitled RESIdance with four other companies who also reside at the Theater's office space through a grant program that subsidizes our companies' office spaces.



The New York Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 700 & Above Employee

• Workshop facilitator for youth

  • Jul 2001 - Aug 2012

  Promoting literacy and fitness through a combined workshop referencing the "We B Girlz" photo book by Martha Cooper and a Hip-hop dance class. Dance Demo, by an additional Full Circle dancer or myself is also performed using sound equipment provided by branch. Promoting literacy and fitness through a combined workshop referencing the "We B Girlz" photo book by Martha Cooper and a Hip-hop dance class. Dance Demo, by an additional Full Circle dancer or myself is also performed using sound equipment provided by branch.



Queens College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Proffesor Hip-hop Dance

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Classic Hip-hop dance styles instructor, Dance Intensive course summarizing the aesthetic of urban movement from street to stage, from oppression to freedom. Music and web influences are cited as catalysts in the global growth of Hip-hop and the progression of the underground as its indigenous incubator separate from the packaged mainstream branch of Hip hop..also offering testimony of women who have succeeded in creating a space for themselves. Classic Hip-hop dance styles instructor, Dance Intensive course summarizing the aesthetic of urban movement from street to stage, from oppression to freedom. Music and web influences are cited as catalysts in the global growth of Hip-hop and the progression of the underground as its indigenous incubator separate from the packaged mainstream branch of Hip hop..also offering testimony of women who have succeeded in creating a space for themselves.



Kuwait-America Foundation

• Directing Hip-hop Movement/dance facilitator

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Do the Write Thing is a national essay contest that brings winners from 30 school districts together in Washington D.C. to explore solutions to teen and domestic violence through performance. I worked in tandem with Say Word Entertainment's selected artists to create a 20 minute collage using students essays and hip-hop elements to represent an artistic channel to express concern and offer solutions to the problems the youth are encountering. Do the Write Thing is a national essay contest that brings winners from 30 school districts together in Washington D.C. to explore solutions to teen and domestic violence through performance. I worked in tandem with Say Word Entertainment's selected artists to create a 20 minute collage using students essays and hip-hop elements to represent an artistic channel to express concern and offer solutions to the problems the youth are encountering.



Hudson Valley Shakespear Theater

• Hip-hop choreograher

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  Bombitty of Errors dance sequences upon the request of Director Christopher Edwards. Bombitty of Errors dance sequences upon the request of Director Christopher Edwards.



Oregon Shakespeare Festival

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Hip-hop Choreographer

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Infuse Hip-hop aesthetic to two short scenes requiring choreography and mood of a Hip-hop performance within the Hamlet play directed by Bill Rauch.. Infuse Hip-hop aesthetic to two short scenes requiring choreography and mood of a Hip-hop performance within the Hamlet play directed by Bill Rauch..



The Bronx Museum of the Arts

• artist/dance teacher

  • 2007 - 2010

  I offered seasonal dance classes to enhance any Hip-hop related exhibitions or celebrations. Programs workin out of the galleries invited high school/grammar school and international students to try out classic styles of Hip-hop dance. I offered seasonal dance classes to enhance any Hip-hop related exhibitions or celebrations. Programs workin out of the galleries invited high school/grammar school and international students to try out classic styles of Hip-hop dance.



Pepatian

• dancer

  • 1999 - 2010

  Worked closely for their Hip-hop academy programming in High Schools and theater presentations. Recieved grants and solo performance opportunites that helped shape many of my solo pieces at places like Pregones THeater, BAAD and Hostos Community College. Performed in Pepatian's Negrura with two other latina bronx based choreographers and traveled to Cornell to workshop this piece. Pepatian's Executive Director Jane Gabriels has also GREATLY helped Full Circle with grant writing and advisory/consultation skills. PEpatian has also hired Full Circle dancers for performances and open mic series.



Hip-hop Theater Festival

• Independent Artist

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2009

  Participate in a short residency at Nichols college which included screening excerpt of my film/documentary "All The Ladies Say" and guest speak at two classes about my experiences as a female Hip-hop performer in the past two decades followed by a solo monologue about mixed identities. Participate in a short residency at Nichols college which included screening excerpt of my film/documentary "All The Ladies Say" and guest speak at two classes about my experiences as a female Hip-hop performer in the past two decades followed by a solo monologue about mixed identities.