Welcome to Moves & Makes
My journey has always been rooted in creativity and movement. Growing up, I discovered my love for dance and quickly realized its power to inspire and communicate without words. This passion led me to earn a BA in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of South Carolina, where I immersed myself in both the technical and artistic aspects of movement. As I performed, choreographed, and collaborated with others, I honed my ability to weave narratives through motion.
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Parallel to my love for dance, I cultivated a talent for graphic design and marketing. I found joy in shaping ideas into compelling visuals and crafting stories that resonate through color, typography, and composition. Over the years, I’ve worked professionally in marketing and design, using my skills to help brands connect with their audiences in authentic and innovative ways.
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This portfolio reflects the intersection of these two worlds. Whether I’m building a dynamic dance performance or designing a striking visual campaign, my goal is the same: to move people—either literally or emotionally.
About Me.
Performance Experience
US International Ballet
2022 - 2023
First Company Dancer
2020 - 2022
Second Company Dancer
Guest Artist
Performance
2023 | The Sleeping Beauty | Canary Fairy
2022 | Don Quixote | Kitri’s Friend, Dryad Corps
2022 | The Nutcracker | Lead Spanish, Snow Corps, Flower Corps
2021 | The Little Mermaid | Ariel’s Sister
2020 | The Nutcracker | Snow, Flower, & Spanish Corps
2020 | Gala Performance | Contemporary works by Nancy Carson
2020 | Giselle | Willis Corps, Village
2020 | Napoli | Village Corps, Tarantella
Choreography
2022 | Wilmington Dance Festival | Original contemporary ballet piece
Freelance
2024
Wilmington Dance Festival
Wilmington, NC
Time Spins Around Us, Madeline Pautier
2023
Dance-a-lorous
Wilmington, NC
Mother, Wells Jackson
Teaching Experience & More
Wilmington Ballet Company
2022 - 2023
Children's Director
2023 | The Sleeping Beauty | Children's Director
2020 - 2022
Administrative Assistant, Graphic Design
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Assisted in production planning and execution, including marketing initiatives and design efforts
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Participated in outreach programs and educational initiatives to enhance community engagement and expand the company’s audience​
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Led fundraising and donor support campaigns, managed donor relationships​
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Facilitated communication between Executive Director, staff, performers, parents, volunteers, vendors, and theaters
Studio A of Wilmington
2022 - 2023
Assistant Director
2020 - 2022
Dance Instructor
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Dance instructor ages 2-18 in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, and tap
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Choreographed for pre-professional ballet productions and competitive contemporary & jazz routines
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Planned, marketed, and managed events
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Aligned artistic goals through multi-department coordination and communication
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Solidified brand design and recognition through web design, marketing initiatives, and cohesive design; utilized SEO and analytics to increase website traffic and donations
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Managed four social media accounts for the affiliated companies
Education
B.A. Dance Performance & Choreography
University of South Carolina
Concentration in contemporary performance & choreography, training under the direction of Jennifer Deckert, André Megerdichian, Stephanie Milling, Hilary Toth, and Olivia Waldrop
Choreographed numerous concert pieces and directed, choreographed, and edited dance films
Performed several classic and original works, as well as studying with guest artists, such as Pablo Ruvalcaba
A Choreographic Offering, José Limón | Men's Trio, Quintet
Warm Hearts, Hot Feet, André Megerdichian | Quintet