Hi, I'm Heather!

My Story
 

​​​Dance has always been my anchor and my chosen form of expression. 

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Throughout my 20's, I started to notice countless dancers from my childhood and college years who were no longer dancing. The art that was once a core part of their identity was completely removed from their lives. There was a grief I began experiencing for this collective loss AND for my own loss of connection to dance in the ways it used to be present for me: the loss of community, deep connection, performance opportunities, creative inspiration, and play! 

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There was a real need here for a homecoming to our true nature, and re-connection to purpose. 

 

The spark for Echo ignited while I was working as the Dance Program Coordinator at Sacred Heart University in 2023. I had the privilege of leading college dancers abroad to Ireland and Italy, where I was reminded of how dance transcends language and borders, and unites us in ways nothing else can. But the initial seeds were planted long before that, even before I was aware of them. They took root during my time training at Accademia dell’Arte in Italy, where I fell in love, not just with the landscapes and culture, but with site-specific work, contact improvisation, and the magic of collaborative co-creation. Spaces where facilitators and students share the floor as equals. Where anything goes, everything is accepted, and creativity knows no bounds. Places where we move freely, connect intentionally, and witness each other with deep presence, curiosity, and care. There’s something profoundly human and soul-nourishing about that kind of experience. And I want every dancer to feel it. Because that’s where the magic lives. That’s what life is really about.

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I could list my training, credentials, and experience — from The Performing Arts Center of CT to Joffrey Ballet, Muhlenberg College (BA in Dance), performances in NYC and Philly, choreography and teaching across CT, and work as a yoga teacher and holistic health coach. And yes, those things shaped me.

But my true experience comes from being human.

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Not just the studios and stages, but what happened in between. Overcoming eating disorders and body image struggles. Dancing barefoot to heal heartbreak and move through layers of grief. Years of nannying that taught me to lead with warmth, safety, and play. Feeling lost, not enough, uncertain, and letting dance be my voice through it all. Dance has been my sanctuary. It’s held me, healed me, and reminded me of my magic.

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That healing journey led me to other somatic practices, nervous system regulation, and Internal Family Systems / "parts work". I realized that dance, embodiment, and healing are inseparable. With the guidance of mentors like Alyse Parker, I returned home to myself and what I’ve always known: dance is a way of life and a bridge to connection with ourselves, each other, and the Divine.

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Dance lives in our cells, breath, relationships, and how we move through life, and Echo exists to remind us of our true nature. To show us our love for movement and creativity doesn’t fade, it simply evolves. And when we have the right community, it thrives.

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If any of this resonates, you belong here. No matter your background.

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This may be my vision, but it’s our collective purpose. Echo is about unity and connection. So I’m inviting you to build this with me, and to leave a lasting echo of beauty, love, and conscious living as our shared legacy.

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Explore more here to see how you can get involved!