“Don’t Be Afraid To Give Up The Good To Go For The Great”
- John D. Rockefeller
Israel
Born to high school sweethearts on May 21st, in Petah Tikva, Israel my first nights and many thereafter were filled with acoustic guitar lullabies composed by dad; you can say I was musically and rhythmically inclined from birth. My parents however would say they needed “solutions for my excess energy” and that’s how I started ballet at the age of 4.
Dancing quickly became a passion of mine and I transitioned from ballet to modern jazz until I discovered Latin dance at 16. The rhythm truly captured me and after 8 months I competed at a National Salsa competition and was runner up. I was hooked! I began teaching Latin dance 6 months afterwards until I was drafted in the Israeli Army, Air force where I served for two years.
NYC
My ‘Cinderella moment’ came after I returned from the army. Right away I continued performing and teaching dance all over Israel. While at the 2005 Israeli Salsa Congress I was discovered by Frankie Martinez. Frankie was then the director and choreographer of ABAKUA Latin Dance Company based in New York City and he made me an offer that changed my life. I was thrilled to be asked to join his company and just 3 months later I moved to NYC to train with ABAKUA Afro Latin Funk Company.
The next 12 years were dance filled and I travelled the world performing and making memories on the biggest stages I had ever dreamt of, such as Alvin Ailey, Off-Broadway shows, SummerStage in Central Park and Lincoln Center Out of Doors anniversary.
Los Angeles
In 2015 my creative mind craved another outlet and I found myself acting at Penny Templeton Studio in NYC.
Two years later I moved to Los Angeles to fully dive into the acting world. And here I am currently studying with the wonderful Robert D’avanzo. You can spot yours truly on the web series “The Pool” guest star as the Bear, Panasonic / Burger King and Pechanga Resort Commercials. Short film “ A shitty Affair” and Co creator of “Welcome to a Restaurant” sketch comedy on social media and much more to come!
Stay tuned…