CREATIVE | JOYFUL | CARING
Bringing all of myself to this world looks like building community, offering paths to wellbeing for individuals, and supporting the human spirit through a connection to nature. My body of work includes:
– Advancing local and long distance trails
– Leading group dance experiences
– Teaching yoga
– Writing for myself and others
TRAILS
Non-profit director leading program operations for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to effectively engage 30 grassroots partners, mobilize 5,000 volunteers annually, and support consistent trail operations across 14-states.
Active volunteer with Asheville, NC Multi-modal Transportation Commission & Active Transportation Committee.
DANCE
Facilitator of The Groove Method since 2011. Groove is a fun-filled group dance experience, with a variety of music and styles, that nurtures the mind, body, heart, and spirit. No dance experience is needed.
Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:00 AM at the Woodfin YMCA
Special Upcoming Event
YOGA
Yoga Instructor, 200 Hours
Yoga to connect body, mind, and spirit. Focused on fueling gratitude, kindness, and connection.
Classes Wednesdays
5:15 PM at Woodfin YMCA
WRITER
Author of Hiking Through History: Civil War Sites on the Appalachian Trail.
Writing for magazines, persuasion, and for myself.
ARGENTINE TANGO
A meditation of presence with music, partner, and the community of dancers. Utterly improvisational and full of creative potential for the unspoken conversation.
I teach with Barbara Durr an Introduction to Argentine Tango at Woodfin YMCA; the 6-week series occurs on a rotating basis. I am a student on Tuesdays.
Argentine Tango 4 week Series at In His Steps on Church St.
Registration needed in advance for the series. $48/pp
June 5-19
6:30 – 7:30: Beginners-2 for intermediate beginners
7:30 – 8:30 + 30 minute practice: Intermediate dancers
Plus, June 26: Practice from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Argentine Tango 6 week series at In His Steps on Church Street
Registration needed in advance for the series. $72/pp
July 24 – August 21
6:30 – 7:30: Beginners-2 for intermediate beginners
7:30 – 8:30 + 30 minute practice: Intermediate dancers
Plus August 28 Practice from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Information on registration and payment for the above series is found on the AshevilleTango.com calendar.