I innovate the art form of tap dance through my explorations of sound, text, music and American history. I describe what I do as a daily devotional practice of clearing paths. I advance the art forms of tap dance and jazz music through progressive performance initiatives, innovative approaches to hearing tap dance as an instrument and creating accessible environments for the work. I discovered that telling 'jazz stories,’ especially those about women in jazz who are specifically described in history as "under-rated" or "unappreciated," is how I can bring together my creative streams of dance, music, writing and shared narratives. I make an intentional choice to create my work with musicians. I place my work in as many kinds of locations as possible, from public libraries, to gardens and museums, on commercial corridors, street corners, and in jazz venues, where audiences can experience tap dance as another instrument in the band. I’m deeply invested in the communities that appreciate, support and contribute to the work.