Vie (they/them) identifies as trans/non-binary and feels especially passionate about creating inclusive space for dancers of all gender orientations and expressions to feel celebrated. They are dedicated to helping others find joy, confidence, self-love, and comfortability exploring ones personal connection to sensuality through movement, and through the art of Burlesque style dance.

Vie has trained as a singer/dancer/actor since childhood. They studied music and dance in Seattle, studied Opera at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and California Institute of the Arts. Vie received their Bachelor of Music Degree from Cornish College of the Arts. After college, Vie performed as a semi-professional dancer and singer in Seattle. Their Burlesque/Cabaret journey unfolded upon joining Spielpalast Cabaret in 2011—performing as a dancer and singer for 8 years, and Emcee for the remaining 3 years of the company’s run.

Vie continues to perform as a solo Burlesque artist, and member of merde! dance company. In 2021, Vie started their performance coaching business: Curtain Call Performance, LLC to assist other artists in developing their creative dreams into reality, polish up their skills as solo performers, or using private sessions to explore Burlesque and dance. Vie’s teaching career began after receiving their Vinyasa Yoga Teacher certification in Seattle in 2009. They taught Yoga, Boot Camp style fitness, TRX, and Pilates classes in Seattle, and continued teaching in Vermont upon arrival in 2011. Although raised by a dance teacher and immersed in the world of dance and theatre, Vie never thought they’d follow in their father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in teaching dance. Now, after teaching Burlesque style dance for 3 years they couldn’t feel more called to continue this journey. They feel truly honored to be a part of the vibrant dance community at Lines Vermont dance studio, and look forward to encouraging the fabulous Burlesque dancer in YOU to come out and play!