“in the last few years, the most rewarding part has become seeing my students feel inspired and proud of my work. Making a safe and welcoming space for young dancers to create their own work, or feel something after watching mine, is incredibly rewarding as an artist and creative.”

“It would be easy to say that the bizarre luck of a roof caving in played a big role in my becoming the owner of the studio in the first place, but I tend to think that the universe sorts things out in the wash for us. Hard work and positivity can move mountains.”

“The finale was striking. Morrissey stepped out into the light, and the film immediately cut and the screen went black. It was a suspenseful close to the first half of the show.”