Born in the United States and raised in the Dominican Republic, I started my dancing career at age thirteen.  My first dancing steps were in Classical Ballet at the Ballet Academy of Jeannette Lantigua.  I performed with the academy several times at its year-end recitals at renowned theaters in the Dominican Republic.

After studying Ballet for about six years, and shortly after moving back to New York, I began taking classes in Belly dance.  I found pleasure in Middle Eastern dance and enjoyed studying this form of art since the summer of 1994. 

I started at Serena’s studios where I learned the basics. At Serena's I attended classes with Patrima, Azza, and Serena herself.  I left Serena's Studios shortly after mastering the begginer levels to study with Yousry Sharif with whom I have trained for many years, and with whom I have learned to love Egyptian Style of Middle Eastern dancing.

Other Belly dance training includes classes and workshops with well-known artists such as Jehan Kamal, Nouhran Sharif, Elena Lentini, Shoshana, Anajid Sofian, Raqia Hassan, Mr. Mahmoud Reda, Jamila Al Wahid, Momo Kadus, Dr. Mo Geddawi, Aziza and others.

Under the direction of several instructors, professional dancers, and my own search for venues, I have performed at several locations and with several dance troupes.  I have performed at the Ibis Club, Columbia University, Theatre East, the 9^th Avenue Street Festival, Al Baraka Restaurant, Rakkasah Festival and Lincoln Center to name a few.

Currently I can be seen dancing with BellyTrance, a newly formed dance company in New York.

When not dancing, I hold a position as a Technical Designer with one of the leading manufactures of men’s apparel.  In the future, I plan to look into other kinds of dance in an effort to build and polish my technique and style.