Hello! As a child, Chanel began her fascination with dance at the age of 5. She began her childhood training in Atlanta, GA. During her ten years as a student at Dekalb School of the Arts and DanceMakers of Atlanta, she performed and competed in several regional and national dance competitions. Her most accomplished award being he Susan B. Glazer Full Tuition and Fees Scholarship where she received over $110,000 to attend The University of the Arts. She was awarded a $10,000 from New York City Dance Alliance College Foundation. She has worked with numerous choreographers such as Travis Wall, Melanie Moore, Brian Friedman, Dana Wilson, Scoot Jovovich, Jason Parsons, Nick Lazzerini, Andy Pellick, Lauren Adams, Tony Testa, Teddy Florance, Al Blackstone, Andrew Winghart, Cindy Salgado, Bennoit Swan Pouffer (Artistic director of Cedar Lake Dance Reparatory Company), etc. She has choreographed many dances such as pieces like "...", "Something Unexpected", "Conception", and "Pan". One of the following pieces, "Conception", was awarded with a high score overall. Also, her piece, "Pan" was selected to perform at National High School Dance Festival, where was competed and won best student choreography. She was studied at countless dance intensives such as: The Rock School, Alvin Ailey, The Collective, and many of her home studios. Chanel plans to continue to study dance and pursue her career through dance, and spread her love of dance throughout the community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am couch surfing because I travel often and as you all know it can be very expensive! I have been honored to receive many opportunities that I have been. But with every positive comes a negative, and that negative is the expenses that traveling comes with. All in all, I am hoping that I can show you how honored and respected that I am to take on the many opportunities that life gives me, and I'm hoping you will help me with such!

Interests

I and very active and tend to dance a lot. On top of that, I exercise to keep in shape! I am very adventurous and love to travel, but don't get me wrong I can defiantly sit and rest! All in all, I am open to everything!

• arts
• performing arts
• festivals
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• dining
• exercise
• traveling
• house work
• magic
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE to watch movies! It's actually one of my favorite past time things to do! I'm very open to all different types of movies! Literally anything showing, I will watch. As a dancer, I open myself generally to all different types of music. And yes, that includes A LOT of classical! :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Company Member: Dance Makers of Atlanta January 2008- Present
- Participated as traveling competitor and scholarship winner in Dance Competitions with companies from over United States
o JUMP Dance Competition, The PULSE Dance Competition, 24/7 Dance Competition, NUVO Dance Competition, Showstoppers Dance Competition, New York City Dance Alliance Competition, Los Angeles Dance Magic Competition
Choreography January 2014- Present
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o “Crumbling, Developing” -The University of the Arts Solo/3:19 October 2014
o “Something Unexpected”-DeKalb School of the Arts 10 Dancers/5min March 2014
o “Pan”- DeKalb School of the Arts (NHSDF) 10 Dancers/2:45min September 2013
o “…” –Dance Makers of Atlanta Solo/3min August 2012
o “Conception” –Dance Makers of Atlanta Solo/2:45min June 2011

Teach, Learn, Share

Work Experience March 2011- Present
- Teaches children Ballet and Modern Classes DanceMakers Summer Intensive 2011-present
- Volunteers with mentally challenged adults Hands For Hire August 2014

What I Can Share with Hosts

If I am able to stay with you, I will honestly show you great company, time, and I am manage to keep great conversation! In honors of staying with you, I don't mind doing house work! If you need help, I'm here! Im very clean, so you don't have any mess to worry about! I will defiantly provide food for myself! Thank you for everything!

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States