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SwingTrain Fitness Instructor

While living in London I discovered the joyful art of Swing Dance. Through that, I was introduced to SwingTrain, Swing dance's "fit little brother". After being certified to teach, I brought this cardio-dance class across the pond, and through UBC recreation I established the first SwingTrain class in Canada.

Biography

Here's a quick summary of my life thus far in 20 words: Grew up in Alberta, moved to London, UK at 18, adventured for 2 years, now I'm a student at UBC.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Each fall the YWCA hosts the "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" fundraiser to raise awareness for domestic violence. Men who've registered to participate strap on their enormous heels and walk a mile in a show of solidarity and support. As part of my student council I brought our school's first teams to the event two years in a row, managing everything from registration to transportation.