Experience

Macy's

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Queen Emma Ballet

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dance Instructor

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Teach ballet technique to pre-professional dancers, adult dancers. Teach ballet technique to pre-professional dancers, adult dancers.



The King & I UK / World Tour

• London, United Kingdom

• Associate Choreographer

  • Mar 2019 - Present



Broadway Dance Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Ballet Teacher

  • Apr 1999 - Present

  Mentor, coach and improve the ballet technique for dance students from beginners to Pre-Professional to Professional levels. • Create classes and develop curriculum for students based on a ballet syllabus. • Collaborate with school management in class marketing and scheduling. • Make students feel comfortable to ensure atmosphere that was conducive to learning and improvement. • Teach and coach ballet technique. • Teach an understanding of the biomechanics of movement and kinesthetic movement. • Collaborate with a pianist to teach musicality for dancers Show less



Freelance Director/Choreographer/Ballet Instructor

• Stage director/choreographer, dance teacher

  • Jan 1999 - Present

  Freelance Stage Director/Choreographer for Musical Theatre productions. I am also a high profile Ballet Teacher at Broadway Dance Center in NYC and Queen Emma Ballet school in Honolulu. I have also taught at renowned dance companies and schools American Ballet Theatre, Peridance Center in NYC and Paul Taylor Dance Company. I have coached and taught ballet technique for Professionals and Pre-Professional dancers Freelance Stage Director/Choreographer for Musical Theatre productions. I am also a high profile Ballet Teacher at Broadway Dance Center in NYC and Queen Emma Ballet school in Honolulu. I have also taught at renowned dance companies and schools American Ballet Theatre, Peridance Center in NYC and Paul Taylor Dance Company. I have coached and taught ballet technique for Professionals and Pre-Professional dancers



Diamond Head Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Choreographer of Elf the Musica

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Director and Choreographer for stage production of "Elf the Musical" Director and Choreographer for stage production of "Elf the Musical"



Diamond Head Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Choreographer A Chorus Line

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Staged and directed A Chorus Line based on Michael Bennett’s Broadway production. Responsible for casting the actors, overseeing the lighting, stage design, sound design, props design, musical direction. Also maintained the quality and staging of the production during its performance run. Staged and directed A Chorus Line based on Michael Bennett’s Broadway production. Responsible for casting the actors, overseeing the lighting, stage design, sound design, props design, musical direction. Also maintained the quality and staging of the production during its performance run.



Macy's

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Sales Associate position at Macy's Menswear Store located at Kahala Mall in Honolulu, HI. Responsibilities included: 1. Handling cash, credit card transactions via POS system. 2. Provide exceptional customer service by interacting with customers in the store and assisting them in locating merchandise. 3. Assist in merchandise recovery, inventory, maintaining an organized, comfortable safe selling floor. 4. Collaborating with the store managers to ensure an efficient working and shopping experience. 5. Opening and closing the store. Handling the cash deposits at the end of the day. Show less



The King & I 2nd National Tour

• Greater New York City Area

• Choreography Restager

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  restage the 2015 Tony Award nominated choreography from the Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical 2015 The King & I. restage the 2015 Tony Award nominated choreography from the Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical 2015 The King & I.



The King & I West End London

• London, United Kingdom

• Associate Choreographer

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2018



The King & I: Live From The London Palladium FILM

• US Associate Choreographer

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018



The King & I National Tour

• United States

• Associate Choreographer

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Collaborate with the director and choreograph Help create dance steps with the choreographer • Teach the actors the choreography • Coach the actors to find the appropriate movement style and elicit the best performance from the actors Cast the dancers as needed for the production Collaborate with the director and choreograph Help create dance steps with the choreographer • Teach the actors the choreography • Coach the actors to find the appropriate movement style and elicit the best performance from the actors Cast the dancers as needed for the production



The King & I @ Lincoln Center Theater

• Greater New York City Area

• Associate Choreographer

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Collaborate with the director and choreograph Help create dance steps with the choreographer • Teach the actors the choreography • Coach the actors to find the appropriate movement style and elicit the best performance from the actors Collaborate with the director and choreograph Help create dance steps with the choreographer • Teach the actors the choreography • Coach the actors to find the appropriate movement style and elicit the best performance from the actors



Paul Taylor Dance Company

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Ballet Teacher

  • Mar 2013 - May 2016

  As one of the Company Ballet Teachers, I was responsible for warming up the dancers for their day of rehearsals or performances in NYC. I made sure that the dancers’ muscles were thoroughly warmed up so that they would avoid injury and maintain there high level of technique. The class also focused on musicality and sharpening memory skills which are important for professional dancers. As one of the Company Ballet Teachers, I was responsible for warming up the dancers for their day of rehearsals or performances in NYC. I made sure that the dancers’ muscles were thoroughly warmed up so that they would avoid injury and maintain there high level of technique. The class also focused on musicality and sharpening memory skills which are important for professional dancers.



Delphinium Home

• Store Manager

  • Dec 2000 - Dec 2015

  • Responsible for creating a customer friendly environment for a store specializing in greeting cards, small gifts, and home accessories; • Greet and assist customers in finding merchandise. • Troubleshoot customer concerns. • Handle sales transactions including cash, credit card and traveler’s checks. • Operate computerized POS system. • Open and close the store with duties including making bank deposits, opening and closing the register, and security alarm operation. • Answer telephone inquiries and faxes. • Train new employees including store policies, store operations, and register operations. • Receive, unpack, count and display incoming merchandise. • Take out the garbage and bundle cardboard for recycling Show less



Peridance Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ballet Teacher

  • Dec 2009 - Sep 2015

  Ballet teacher instructing pre-professional and professional dancers. Also teaching at Broadway Dance Center and have taught at American Ballet Theatre. • Create classes and develop curriculum for students based on a ballet syllabus. • Collaborate with school management in class marketing and scheduling. • Make students feel comfortable to ensure atmosphere that was conducive to learning and improvement. • Teach and coach ballet technique. • Teach an understanding of the biomechanics of movement and kinesthetic movement. • Collaborate with a pianist to teach musicality for dancers Show less



Syracuse University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ballet Instructor

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Principal Ballet Instructor for the Tepper Musical Theatre Program for Syracuse University located at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. •Create classes and develop curriculum for students based on a ballet syllabus. •Make students feel comfortable to ensure atmosphere that was conducive to learning and improvement. •Teach and coach ballet technique. •Teach an understanding of the biomechanics of movement and kinesthetic movement. •Collaborate with a pianist to teach musicality for dancers Also evaluate and grade students on their improvement in the understanding and execution of ballet technique. Show less



Nothing But Trash

• Greater New York City Area

• Co-Choroegrapher

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2014

  Co- Choreographer for Off- Off Broadway Production of a new play Nothing But Trash written by Andy Halliday and directed by G.R. Johnson • Collaborate with the director • Create dance steps for specific music that was chosen by the director • Teach the actors the choreography • Coach the actors to find the appropriate movement style and elicit the best performance from the actors Co- Choreographer for Off- Off Broadway Production of a new play Nothing But Trash written by Andy Halliday and directed by G.R. Johnson • Collaborate with the director • Create dance steps for specific music that was chosen by the director • Teach the actors the choreography • Coach the actors to find the appropriate movement style and elicit the best performance from the actors



Elf the Musical

• Honolulu. Hawaii

• Director & Choreographer

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Director & Choreographer for the Hawaii Premiere of Elf the Musical at Diamond Head Theatre. I was very honored to be a part of this production that was one of only seven productions that were granted permission to be produced in 2013. The production was extended twice due to audience demand. Duties: • Create the concept of the show • Collaborate with the costume designer, set designer, lighting designer, sound designer, props designer, make-up/hair designer and musical director in creating the concept for the production. • Choreograph and create steps for 17 musical numbers. • Work and coach 21 actors in order to elicit the best performance out of them. • Oversee the production and insure all the production elements met the opening performance deadline. • Schedule rehearsals. Show less



The King &I/ Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Choreographer

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Choreograph and stage the musical numbers that included Jerome Robbins' Act 2 ballet: The Small House of a uncle Thomas and Lar Lubovitch's Act 1 ballet:Royal Dance Before The King. I am authorized to restage the original Robbins choreography which was passed down to me from Susan Kikuchi and Yuriko who are the chief caretakers of the Act 2 Small House of Uncle Thomas Ballet. Choreograph and stage the musical numbers that included Jerome Robbins' Act 2 ballet: The Small House of a uncle Thomas and Lar Lubovitch's Act 1 ballet:Royal Dance Before The King. I am authorized to restage the original Robbins choreography which was passed down to me from Susan Kikuchi and Yuriko who are the chief caretakers of the Act 2 Small House of Uncle Thomas Ballet.



Singin' In The Rain

• Diamond Head Theatre

• Director

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Director for Diamond Head Theatre's new production of Singin' In The Rain Director for Diamond Head Theatre's new production of Singin' In The Rain



The King & I Diamond Head Theatre

• Director & Choreographer

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Directing and Choreographing The King & I at Diamond Head Theatre. Currently in rehearsals. The production opens March 25, 2011 and ends April 17, 2011. This is the 9th Production of King & I that I will have staged, Directing and Choreographing The King & I at Diamond Head Theatre. Currently in rehearsals. The production opens March 25, 2011 and ends April 17, 2011. This is the 9th Production of King & I that I will have staged,



Junie B. Jones National Tour

• NYC

• Choreographer

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Stage and choreograph dance and movement for the National Tour of TheareWorks USA's production of Junie B. Jones. Stage and choreograph dance and movement for the National Tour of TheareWorks USA's production of Junie B. Jones.



Junie B, Jones National Tour

• TheatreWorks USA

• Choreographer

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2010

  Choreograph, stage dance movement for the National Tour of TheatreWorksUSA's Junie B. Jones. Choreograph, stage dance movement for the National Tour of TheatreWorksUSA's Junie B. Jones.



Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/Choreographer: The Sound of Music

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Stage the musical numbers, coach the actors in their roles, head and guide the creative team responsible for the production Stage the musical numbers, coach the actors in their roles, head and guide the creative team responsible for the production



Punahou School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Guest Ballet Teacher

  • 2000 - Jul 2010

  teach ballet technique and classical ballet variations to students in grades 7-12. teach ballet technique and classical ballet variations to students in grades 7-12.



Shakespeare's The Tempest at The Bermuda Festival

• Choreographer

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Choreograph two short dances for the production. Choreograph two short dances for the production.



BusinessTalk

• Teacher

  • 2007 - 2009

  Coached lawyers in improving their communication skills in public speaking and interview techniques. Coached lawyers in improving their communication skills in public speaking and interview techniques.



Peter Pan Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/choreographer

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

  Staged and choreographed a new production of Peter Pan. Created dance vocabularies for three communities: Peter and the Lost Boys, Indians and Pirates. Also collaborated with Creative Team in the various elements into a cohesive piece of storytelling. Also worked with the actors to create characters and effective storytelling. Staged and choreographed a new production of Peter Pan. Created dance vocabularies for three communities: Peter and the Lost Boys, Indians and Pirates. Also collaborated with Creative Team in the various elements into a cohesive piece of storytelling. Also worked with the actors to create characters and effective storytelling.



Junie B. Jones/ TheatreWorks USA

• Associate Choreographer

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2008

  Assist in the staging of the choreography as well as the choreographed scene transition sin the piece. Assist in the staging of the choreography as well as the choreographed scene transition sin the piece.



Flower Drum Song Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/choreographer

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2008

  David Henry Hwang's new version of the R&H musical. Won Hawaii State Theatre Excellence Award in Direction for this production. One of The Honolulu Advertiser's picks for the Top 5 Theatre productions of 2008. David Henry Hwang's new version of the R&H musical. Won Hawaii State Theatre Excellence Award in Direction for this production. One of The Honolulu Advertiser's picks for the Top 5 Theatre productions of 2008.



Meet Me in St. Louis/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/choreographer

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

  Create choreography and guide the performance and design elements into a cohesive piece of storytelling. Create choreography and guide the performance and design elements into a cohesive piece of storytelling.



The King & I/ Ogunquit Playhouse

• Associate Choreogrpaher & Assistant Director

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2007

  Assist the director in staging and guiding actors and help the choreographer stage the Jerome Robbins Ballet in Act 2 plus two other ballets in the production. Assist the director in staging and guiding actors and help the choreographer stage the Jerome Robbins Ballet in Act 2 plus two other ballets in the production.



R Famliy Vacations

• Team

  • 2007 - 2007

  Customer service Customer service



Cinderella/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director

  • Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

  Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical. Choreographed by Timothy Albrecht Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical. Choreographed by Timothy Albrecht



The Mystery of Edwin Drood

• Director/choreographer

  • Feb 2006 - Mar 2006

  Won Hawaii State Theatre Excellence Award in Choreography for this production Won Hawaii State Theatre Excellence Award in Choreography for this production



The King & I/ Theater of the Stars- National Tour

• Associate Choreographer & Simon of Legree

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2005

  Danced the Principal role of Simon in the Act 2 Ballet. I also supervised and maintained the choreography of the show. Danced the Principal role of Simon in the Act 2 Ballet. I also supervised and maintained the choreography of the show.



Amercan Ballet Theatre

• Open class ballet teacher

  • Mar 1999 - Sep 2005

  Taught ballet technique to various levels of ballet students. Taught ballet technique to various levels of ballet students.



Seussical/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2004

  Choreographed by Timothy Albrecht Choreographed by Timothy Albrecht



Grease/ Paper Mill Playhouse

• Assistant Director

  • May 2004 - May 2004

  Directed by Mark Hoebee Directed by Mark Hoebee



Peter Pan/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/choreographer

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2003

  Co-choreographed with John Rampage Co-choreographed with John Rampage



The Sound of Music/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/choreographer

  • Oct 2002 - Dec 2002

  oversaw all aspects of design and performance to create a cohesive stage production of The Sound Of Music. I had staged two productions of this R&H classic (2002 & 2010). Looking forward to staging many more The Sound O f Music productions in the future! oversaw all aspects of design and performance to create a cohesive stage production of The Sound Of Music. I had staged two productions of this R&H classic (2002 & 2010). Looking forward to staging many more The Sound O f Music productions in the future!



The King & I/ Paper Mill Playhouse

• Associate Choreographer/ Dance Captain/ Dancer

  • Mar 2002 - May 2002

  Assist in the staging of the musical's dance numbers specifically The Small House of Uncle Thomas Act 2 ballet choreographed by Jerome Robbins. I also served as Dance Captain and Dance Supervisor for the production and maintained the high artistic quality of the production. Assist in the staging of the musical's dance numbers specifically The Small House of Uncle Thomas Act 2 ballet choreographed by Jerome Robbins. I also served as Dance Captain and Dance Supervisor for the production and maintained the high artistic quality of the production.



Annie/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Choreographer

  • Oct 2001 - Dec 2001

  Stage dances for the production. Stage dances for the production.



Carousel/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director

  • Oct 2000 - Dec 2000

  Hytner/ MacMillan version Hytner/ MacMillan version



The King & I/ West End-London

• Dancer/actor

  • May 2000 - Jun 2000

  Performed in the musical as Swing-- understudying the 12 male ensemble roles. I was prepared to be called on-stage at a short's moment's notice to replace an actor should he become injured or ill. Performed in the musical as Swing-- understudying the 12 male ensemble roles. I was prepared to be called on-stage at a short's moment's notice to replace an actor should he become injured or ill.



The King & I/ Westchester Broadway Theatre

• Choreographer

  • Sep 1999 - Nov 1999

  Directed by Tom Pollum Directed by Tom Pollum



The King & I/ Diamond Head Theatre

• Director/choreographer

  • Jan 1999 - Mar 1999

  Won Hawaii State Theatre Award in Choreography for this production Won Hawaii State Theatre Award in Choreography for this production



Radio City Christmas Spectacular

• Dancer

  • 1999 - 1999

  perform the choreography as staged by the choreographer. perform the choreography as staged by the choreographer.



The King & I Westchester Broadway Theatre

• Choreographer

  • 1999 - 1999

  re-stage The Small House of Uncle Thomas Act 2 ballet originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins. re-stage The Small House of Uncle Thomas Act 2 ballet originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins.



The King & I/ Allenberry Playhouse

• Choreographer

  • Jul 1998 - Jul 1998

  Staged the musical numbers for the show especially re-staging The Small House of Uncle Thomas Act 2 ballet originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Staged the musical numbers for the show especially re-staging The Small House of Uncle Thomas Act 2 ballet originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins.



The King & I Broadway Revival

• Dancer/actor

  • Jan 1996 - Mar 1998

  1996 Tony Award winning Broadway Revival. 1996 Tony Award winning Broadway Revival.



The King & I/ 1996 Broadway Revival

• Dancer/actor

  • Jan 1996 - Mar 1998

  Original Cast member. Original Cast member.



Alberta Ballet Canada

• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dancer

  • Jul 1990 - May 1992

  Principal and soloist roles Principal and soloist roles



Atlanta Ballet

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dancer

  • 1988 - 1988

  Perform choreography. Perform choreography.