I am a quiet, neat and responsible woman working in the tech industry by day and teaching dance in my free time. I enjoy learning about different cultures, learning and growing every day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel to teach dance and would love to meet well-traveled and interesting locals.

Interests

• chocolate
• japanese food
• yoga
• meditation
• karaoke
• dance
• japanese
• zouk

Music, Movies, and Books

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

White Teeth by Zadie Smith

My Tiny Life by Julian Dibbell

Many works of Russian literature, especially by Gogol, Pushkin and Dostoevsky.

Japanese travel poetry.

The Prophet by Khalil Gibran

Dirty Loops, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Bonobo, My Bloody Valentine, Stevie Wonder, Broken Social Scene, Snarky Puppy, K-OS, Wale, Iron & Wine, Utada Hikaru, Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Anouar Brahem, Imogen Heap, Bjork, Moloko, The Talking Heads...

Movies:
Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto (Not Swept Away, but the Italian movie
It was based on), Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Magnolia...does MST3K count?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studied abroad in Japan for one year!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach Brazilian Zouk, a very fun partner dance. I can bring my handmade vegan chocolates or show you how to make a batch. I can also help you with setting up an email newsletter or create an online ad campaign.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Mexico, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan