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Fundamentals of West Coast Swing

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Salsa student from July 2021 to February 2022 with Baila Huntsville.
Social West Coast Swing dancer from October 2021 to April 2026 with The Rocket Westies.
Competitive West Coast Swing dancer in the Newcomer and Novice divisions from November 2022 to November 2024.
Ballet student with Huntsville Ballet School since August 2022.
Organizer and teaching assistant with Zouk a Paixão since February 2026.
Vice-president of the North Alabama West Coast Swing Association since May 2026.
Sometimes Lindy Hopper with Huntsville Swing Dance Society and Saturn Jive Dance Space.

Completed Rocket Westies Teacher Training in 2023.
Received basic-level West Coast Swing teacher's certification from the Global Professional Dance Instructors Association in 2023.
Taught beginner and intermediate classes for The Rocket Westies from 2023 to 2026.
Began Swing Literacy Teacher Development Program in 2024.
Instructor for INSPIRAÇÃO Brazilian Zouk Immersive Weekend in 2024.
Instructor for Huntsville Dance Community's Free Day of Dance in 2024 and 2025.
Began teaching beginner West Coast Swing classes with Saturn Jive Dance Space in 2026.
Appointed head teacher for the North Alabama West Coast Swing Association in 2026, teaching beginner and intermediate classes and responsible for curriculum development and new teacher mentorship.
Organized and taught beginner lessons as part of collaborations with Shenanigans Comedy Theater, Rocket City Pride, The Cigar Box Guitar Festival, and the AAA Community Dance Festival and Showcase .

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