Whether performing or choreographing, I always create an emotional connection with my work. Dance is non-verbal storytelling and the spilling of our deepest emotions, so we must put all of our soul into what we are doing. In some ways, dance is an art and a beautiful reflection of life; but in other ways, it is a protest of all the negativity we face. I strongly believe that dance is for everybody, technically trained or not. We can all learn from each other and bring value to our community, so it is our job to make sure that everyone has that opportunity. The ability to dance is one thing we all have in common. It is something that brings us all together.