1. Describe yourself in 3 words: 

Loud, loving and creative.

2. Tell us about your dance background:   

I started dancing at a wee age as my mom put me in ballet and I quickly fell in love. At the age of 10, I started to become more competitive and my vision of dance changed as I was introduced to Hip Hop. I attended a very well known Hip Hop studio in Vancouver, where we opened for America's Best Dance Crew and started to take over the scene competition by competition. From the age of 15-18, I was dancing 5 days a week, about 4 hours a day. After graduation, I moved up to Whitehorse, where I taught Jazz & Hip Hop at a studio - but I decided after four years, I wanted to learn more. I applied to be in a training program in Sweden and I was the only North American who was accepted. The 10 month program truly changed me as a dancer, choreographer and instructor. It was an amazing time of my life, learning from some of the best in the industry along side 12 other peers. After moving back to Vancouver after school, my boyfriend and I made the move up to Kelowna - I currently teach at 3 amazing studios. I've been dancing for 25+ years, and I can not think of doing anything else.

3. How did you first get involved with Femme Fatale?  

A coworker of mine at the time was actually apart of Femme Fatale and she would tell me about it all the time! A couple of months later, Tina was looking for a hiphop instructor, and here we are! 

4. Most memorable or embarrassing moment in Femme? 

I am not sure if I can pin point one moment. For my most memorable - is honestly just watching all the babes enjoy my choreography. Dancing it with their full heart and smiling from ear to ear. For my most embarrassing, I feel like theres a lot of little things I do in class that are just odd or off and sometimes the whole class gets a good giggle (I am not the most flexible) I am sure my embarrassing memory will come up soon.

5. Outside of Femme Fatale, what do you do? 

Surprise, Surprise ... I am a dance teacher. I work at a couple of local dance studios and as well with The City of Kelowna. With The City of Kelowna I am a divers abilities instructor (working with people who have different disabilities) - probably the most rewarding classes I teach. 

6. Favorite song to dance in your heels to? 

Oh god, I am not even sure how to answer this. To be quite honest, I feel like it changes from day to day. I would say a good sultry R&B song would probably hit the spot, but then I could also rock out to some ABBA.

7. What are your hobbies or interests?  

Anything outdoors! Snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, biking ... all of that good stuff. I love a good yoga class/meditation as well. A random fact about me, is I LOVE TINY HOUSES, AND HOPE TO BUILD ONE ONEDAY. 

8. If you could spend the day with one person, dead or alive who would if be and why? 

Stevie Nicks - god damn. I love her, for so many reasons. I just feel like when I hear her sing and watch her perform that I would love to embody her carefree personality. Also, if I could play in her closet from the 70's I would be in heaven.

9. Who or what inspires you?

There are so many people that I am surrounded by that inspire me for different reasons. I am lucky to be surrounded by so many rad individuals who help me grow as a person every single day. 

10. What would you like to say to all the incredible dancers who are new to Femme this session?

Thank yourself for signing up, showing up and being present. There are so many rad babes that are here to support you and watch you grow. The feeling you will get from coming to class, strapping on some heels and dancing is going to be amazing! Remember take it day by day and be gentle to yourself.