One of the reasons I originally got into filmmaking and editing was because I wanted to tell the stories of the dancers I was surrounded by when attending Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. I was always fascinated by the expressive capabilities that any genre of dance uniquely manifests. In no other art form is there such a tangible embodiment of the art and the artist together. The dancers in any given piece become the sculpture, the paint, and the instrument. Everything revolves around their ability to push their bodies into impossible shapes, creating visceral responses that are unparalleled in any of the sister arts.

I have always had a deep appreciation for the expressive power that all types of dance manifest. There is an underlying human need to dance that transcends culture, ethnicity, and economic status. We all dance because we must. Perhaps it is because we, as human beings, are always in motion. The very fibers of our anatomical structure vibrate and move like a hurricane in every moment. Dance captures this intrinsic movement, making it a universal language that connects us all.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to work with many dancers. The term "dance" often feels insufficient to describe what these movers can do. I have coined the term "kinetic expressionist" to describe what my various collaborators can do. They inspire me profoundly, and I have taken great inspiration from my early friendships with dancers in all the movement disciplines, even borrowing their fluidity and movement for my own video capture approach. I strive to treat my videography and editing process as a dance, capturing the same fluidity and motion from shot to shot.

I hope you enjoy watching these pieces as much as I did capturing them. Each project is a testament to the powerful collaboration between dancer and filmmaker, and a celebration of the incredible art of dance. If you are a dancer, and would like to collaborate reach out to me and let's talk.