Choreography

‘You can't do everything you want to do, you've got to do what's necessary.’ Chuck Green

In my choreography, I draw on the stylizations, vocabulary, and traditions of the forms I am trained in, while exploring movement that feels natural and brings me joy. I find inspiration in the musical inventions of the songs I work with, as well as in traditional rhythm patterns that tell a story and honor the historical traditions of tap and solo jazz. Tap dancers like Eddie Brown, Jimmy Slyde and Fred Astaire inspire me with their timing, style, and composition, alongside Bob Fosse for his ensemble work and attention to detail. I enjoy creating choreography for performers, videos, professionals, and amateurs, seeking a balance between challenging movement and simplicity that emphasizes atmosphere and storytelling.

 

Tap Dance Choreography

 

In my tap dance choreography, I draw deeply from tap dance traditions and take inspiration from the masters who shaped and innovated the art form. For this piece, I was especially inspired by the incredible Jimmy Slyde, whose creativity, musicality, and style continue to shape the way I approach rhythm and movement on stage.

Song: Maria Ninguém, composed by Carlos Lyra, performed by João Gilberto 

Group Choreography

 

Steam Heat Cats

 

In this project, I collaborated with dancers Sanne Kiekens and Els Houttequiet, each bringing unique styles that inspired performances blending tap, solo jazz, West African, and contemporary dance. Choreographing for the group allowed me to explore my own voice, drawing inspiration from iconic choreographers like Bob Fosse and Michael Peters, whose theatrical and stylistic approaches shaped the creative process.

“SJOW”

"SJOW" is a performance created by theatre makers Eline George and Elke Gryson, drawing inspiration from the world of reality television. The piece follows seven students from Kunsthumaniora as they are thrust into a high-stakes competition for popularity. As part of the performance, a tap dance number was included in the competition sequence. I was responsible for both the tap dance training of the young actors and the choreography of the piece.

Video Projects

Close your eyes

After leaving Gent, where I lived and danced for five years, I wanted to capture the places that became important to me—where I practiced, celebrated, or sought comfort. This film is a personal memory expressed through choreography that blends the styles that have influenced me over the years. The piece is set to Close Your Eyes by the Jo Jones Trio, a song I first discovered at Hot Club de Gang, a local jazz bar.
Video and editing: Nuno Neves

Song: Close your eyes composed by Bernice Petkere and played by Jo Jones Trio

Daydream

I began this choreography with the idea of dancing as if nobody was watching—free to move, make choices, and see where it led. The process was challenging, full of doubts, but my notes reminded me: “Everything is possible, it’s a dream, don’t stop yourself.” Ultimately, the work became about giving myself space to dance, enjoy, and dream.

Special thanks to Eric Bobrie for his beautiful camera work and editing, and to the municipality of Etterbeek in Brussels for letting us film at the renovated Maison Hap in Felix Hap Park.

Song: In the Still of the Night composed by Cole Porter and played by Oscar Peterson trio