About me: ACHIEVEMENTS:
United States Professional Latin American champion
World Amateur Latin Champion
World Professional Showdance Champion
Professional World Latin Finalist
I first began my dance career at an early age, training in a theater school gaining a solid background in ballet, tap, and jazz. Upon graduating, I attended the University of the Arts in Amsterdam to further strengthen my skills in the classical dances and theory.
I trained under legendary dance guru Dr. Ruud Vermeij who has a holistic approach towards dancing. I was also a student of Laban choreology and studied in human movement dynamics.
Quickly after i moved to New york city i became the U.S. National Latin Champion with Karina Smirnoff (season 3 of dwts) and created the company VanDance, LLC. Through VanDance
i directed, choreographed and performed in Latin Fusion, a feature production on Broadway at City Center in New York City.
