I live and teach swing dance in Boulder, Colorado! I also work at a piercing studio, and could probably talk your ear off about dancing and/or body anatomy. I try to be outside as much as possible, whether hiking, biking, or dabbling in other outdoor activities. If I'm not doing any of those things, you can probably find me hanging out with a good glass of scotch.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've participated in couchsurfing for a few years now, hosting more than surfing, and I have loved meeting everyone who has taken a stop on my couch and enjoyed the moments where I get to meet locals where I'm traveling. Seeing the place you're visiting from a local's point of view is my favorite way to travel!

Interests

...swing dancing
...hiking and related outdoor activities
...working out/weightlifting
...bookbinding
...gemstones and jewelry (especially if it goes in your face)
...motorcycles

• arts
• design
• dancing
• swing dancing
• wine
• drinking
• motorcycles
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• sailing
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to pretty much all genres of music... unless it's actually terrible quality. Obviously I listen to plenty of swing music, but my other favorite genre is hard rock/metal.

I watch a lot of random shows, but I definitely tend to stick to the sci-fi or crime type dramas. I'm not so much of a movie person, so I haven't seen some of the big ones (you give me the "you haven't seen that classic; are you kidding me???" type of look). Feel free to educate me.

My favorite book series is Outlander (you may know it by the Starz tv show), and I'll reread any of the books in the series whenever I feel like it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Man, I wouldn't even know what to pick... Let's go with hiking the Kepler Trail in New Zealand. I did the whole trek in three days, saw some of the most beautiful views of my life, and accidentally ended up as a missing person and got a free helicopter ride back to the hostel!

Teach, Learn, Share

Just ask about any of my interests and I'm happy to teach/share! I can always start with a good intro swing lesson to get you moving...

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States

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