I recently moved back home to NorCal after almost 8 years spent in the Carolinas. I make occasional cross-country trips to visit friends all over the U.S. and hope to visit Europe again in the near future. I did a year abroad in Ireland, during which time I got to see several major European cities. I love travel, art, music, dance, crafts, history, and exploring different cultures in general.

My career is as a dance teacher in schools and studios, but my "day job" has been in Hospitality & Administrative Assistance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of making hospitality intimate and more personal (not to mention cheaper!). Having worked in the hotel industry for a number of years, I've really come to appreciate smaller, more friendly and personal hosts vs. larger chain businesses. I'd love to make friends from all over the world!

Interests

• cats
• arts
• performing arts
• ballet dancing
• belly dancing
• swing dancing
• contemporary dancing
• human rights
• yoga
• walking
• crafts
• traveling
• music
• live music
• classical music
• art history
• teaching
• solo travel
• road trips
• travel
• ballet
• tea
• dance
• biking
• indie music
• contemporary dance
• cello
• bellydance
• west coast swing
• cider
• polyamory
• arts and crafts
• belly dance
• swing

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list! I'm very eclectic and like a bit of every genre!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well, I've actually done this one thing twice now... Performed in Carnegie Hall! My high school symphony orchestra performed in a youth music festival there back in 05, and then I went back in college with my college choir to perform Carmina Burana. I've been incredibly lucky to perform with amazing artists in such a prestigious venue!

I also have absolutely loved and cherished my year studying abroad in Ireland and all my childhood trips to Germany.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach dance and music, and as a Jacqueline-of-all-trades, I love to learn a bit about everything! Trading travel stories, life philosophies, religious views, political discussions.... basically discussing anything and everything! I like to explore off the normal tourist-beaten path and prefer deep discussions over small talk.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to help with cleaning, cooking, child/pet care, running errands, tutoring students, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States