The Intersection of History, Markets, and Standard
To me, International Standard is a study in institutional stability and kinetic history. Each round requires maintaining an uncompromising frame and shared center of gravity while adapting in real time to floorcraft, adjudication, and competitors. The structure of the syllabus and technique is fixed; the strategic choices inside that structure are not.
My academic interests are in International Relations, Economics, and Legal History. On the floor, as in international systems, durable partnerships are built inside rigid rule sets: nations and dancers alike must negotiate connection, timing, and trust under constraint. Standard has trained me to read incentives, anticipate movement, and manage risk while protecting the partnership’s shared line of dance.
This portfolio presents a narrow set of evidence: a representative round, a condensed competitive record, and a one-page Dance CV. It is not a recruitment site. Instead, it documents how a technically demanding, rule-bound sport has shaped how I think about sovereignty, coordination problems, and institutional design.
At a Glance
I compete in International Standard (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep) in Youth Amateur divisions at sanctioned NDCA events. Seasons are planned around academic calendars, AP coursework, and school obligations.
Highlights include national-level finals and consistent placements in multi-day events requiring early-morning rounds, travel logistics, and disciplined preparation.
Download a concise summary of competitive results and roles: Dance CV (PDF).