After teaching Spanish at a high school for three years, I decided it was time to take a break and open up my life. I bought a one way ticket to Germany to immerse myself in the alternative, contemporary dance scene in Berlin. I grew up in the woods in Massachusetts, went to college right outside of New York City and then lived in Boston for three years. I studied abroad in Cuba and lived in Argentina for 6 months before entering college.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think Couchsurfing is a beautiful way to meet new people and connect in a world where generosity can feel scarce.

Interests

I am interested in community building, movement, mindfulness, healthy living, language learning, social justice, the planet, yummy foods, the human condition, radio, being outside, heart-to-heart conversations, yoga, contact improv, live music and art making of all kinds. I am coming to Europe to study and practice performance and dance.

• arts
• performing arts
• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• music
• live music

Music, Movies, and Books

Music I love: Yo la Tengo, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Sylvan Esso, Real Estate, First Aid Kit, the Cranberries, Shovels and Rope, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings etc.

Movies: Wet Hot American Summer, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Revolutionary Road

Books: Swamplandia! A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, Books by Pema Chodron, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Wild

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have many times participated in the "Underscore" which is a contact improvisation score without music, or talking, only moving with others for two hours.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach Spanish, dance, meditation, and I love sharing movement experiments and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Big hugs, English or Spanish help, morning meditation

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Cuba, Germany, United States