I studied Sociology and African American and African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University. After years of competition dance, Iris Rosa and the African American Dance Company exposed me to a more narrative style of dance.

How does the narrative of Cruces/Intersections affect you?

The narrative has affected me on personal level. The essence of the piece focuses on the struggle when presented with a crossroad. Recently, I've been presented with a lot of dichotomies in my life. Which is forcing me to decide what holds the most importance and where the greatest opportunity hides. It hits a little harder when you feel like you're going to have to confront your own crossroad.

What has Cruces/Intersections made you think about in your own life?

During rehearsals, we've discussed a lot about internal crossroads. What is at each end? Does one side give you bliss? The other misery? Having conversations like this forces you to self reflect. I've had to dive into thinking and acknowledging impasses in my life. It's easy to just accept familiarity. Confronting you're dilemmas is way more intimidating, because there are so many unknowns. There comes a point in life where challenging them in necessary to reach enlightenment.