EDUCATION
Masters of Science in the field of Dance/Movement Therapy, with Outstanding Merit, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY (2015)
Notable Mentions
- Member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) est. 1987
- HB Studio Scholarship Recipient (2023)
- Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant (RDEG) Recipient (2023)
- 5th Annual DEL Movement Sentence Choir Choreographed by David Dorfman, Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Ann Biddle, Live Music by Kyle Olson & Performed by DEL dancers, Dance participant, 92Y, New York, NY (2019) (volunteer)
- DEEP Cohort, The Gibney Center (2019)
- Business Structures and Planning Seminar for Performing Artists presented by The Actors Fund & Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), Invited Artist (2016)
- Gigmasters “Best of” Award (2014-2015)
- US Tour, The Punany Poets, Belly Dance & Burlesque Performer (2012-2013)
- US Tour, The Sweet Spot, Burlesque Performer (2012-2013)
- Gibney Dance Center at NYU, New York, NY, Sorry I Missed Your Show produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, Dance performance screening & interview (2013)
- The Blue Note – Mental Notes Xperimental Collaboration, Bellydance Performer https://youtu.be/WDSSeb8IiUc?si=yjGPjJYvDVRV9Ta0
- Jazz at Lincoln Center, PanJazz: Hugh Masekela’s Tales From The Silk Cotton Tree, Contemporary Dancer (2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTehgy4qOm8&feature=related
- The Audubon Ballroom – I Love My Fro’s “Respect The Kink!” Meetup, Bellydance Performer (2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ysvkKkJUYA
- GIRLS – photo exhibit by: Maria Guido, Williamsburg, NY, Captured and Featured Belly Dance Performer (2009)
- Editorial Fashion/Stylist Intern, Interview Magazine, Brant Publications, Soho, NY (2005 – 2006)
ACADEMIA
Graduate Visiting Instructor – Sarah Lawrence College, Graduate Studies in Dance/Movement Therapy, Bronxville, NY (2022- )
Graduate Visiting Instructor – Pratt Institute, School of Art, Creative Arts Therapy Department, Brooklyn, NY (2019- )
Pretlow, C. M. (2023). Black CATs. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses., Thesis Contributor
Adelphi University, Applied Expressive Arts in Counseling Certificate Program, Incorporating Dance and Movement into the Counseling Process, Garden City, NY, Graduate Visiting Instructor (2022)
Hughes, S. (2020). Being Black in Dance/Movement Therapy as the Therapist and the Client. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses., Thesis Contributor
Controlled Observation: The Challenges of Therapy for the Mentally Ill Incarcerated Population by: Esther Tingué, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, Thesis Contributor (2020)
Audio: https://archive.org/details/interviewwithcashel
Capstone: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4770&context=gc_etds
Lesley University, Multiculturalism and Research Thesis Contributor for Barbara Bethea, Interviewee (2019)
CURATION
Vintage Clothing Stylist/Vendor, Online & Market Vendor, NYC (2005- )
Artistic/Creative Director/Host, The American Dance Therapy Association Annual Conference 58, Denver, CO (2023)
https://youtu.be/5sLoLlELGs0?si=LfjSpm4feEbi0gzQ
Healing Arts Curator, Weeksville Heritage Center, Harvest Festival (2021)
Get Outta My Head & Let Me Be Heard! Women’s Voices Speak on Self Care, Sisterhood & Support, A Mental Health Awareness Month Initiative, The Brooklyn Commons, Brooklyn, NY (2018)
https://youtu.be/QwhiytLqEXM?si=RJCs9dYrcMit4sON
Get Outta My Head: Personal Stories of Mental Illness Told through Performance, Brooklyn, NY (2017)
https://youtu.be/ffMZQh8yIRE?si=RZtbsFdmBVcgqhkw
Get Outta My Head: Personal Stories of Mental Illness Told through Performance, Elmont, NY (2016)
https://youtu.be/oqru4XtzYTM?si=DpDUrqWYPv2stPAN
Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC), Queens, NY
Variety Show Creator & Producer, The Cash Cabaret: Back in da Dayzzz Hip Hop Extravaganza (2015)
https://youtu.be/8vifod47GvI?si=vT9mg-MLH4XO1SQ-
Mixed Notes Cafe, Elmont, NY
Variety Show Creator & Producer, The Cash Cabaret: A Winter Goddess Montage of Sensuality (2015)
Mixed Notes Cafe, Elmont, NY
Variety Show Creator & Producer, The Cash Cabaret: 50 Shades of Play (2015)
The Brooklyn Commons, Brooklyn, NY
Variety Show Creator & Producer, The Cash Cabaret: Christmas Carnival! (2015)
DANCE
Pole Training
Marlo Fisken’s Invert Ready Coach Pole Certification (2023- )
Xpole Xpert Training Level 1 & 2 (2023)
Student of: Destiny Ocasio & Stella Fink
Bellydance Training
Student of: Arianna Al Tiye, Alanah, Allisyn “Oya” Swift, Djhari Clarke of Desert Sin Dance Company, Dr. Sunyatta Amen, Hanan, Lilirosa, Ranya Renee, Shoshanna, Dearly departed Jeniviva & Elisheva of Bellyqueen
DANCE INSTRUCTION
Femme Embodied Sensuality Sexuality Spirituality & Wellness Dance, Fitness & Movement Guide/Instructor (2009-present)
Private instruction for exclusive clientele (2011- present)
Roosevelt Public Library, Roosevelt, NY, MediBellyMove Dance Instructor (2025)
SADA, Brooklyn, NY, Pole Dance Instructor: Intro & Level 1 Sub Instructor Trainee (2024)
Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, NY, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2020 – 2021)
https://youtu.be/1xdoSuJr-6A?si=3Ap_W2Eawvlg0Pow
Broadhollow Psychotherapy, Farmingdale, NY, MediBellyMove Dance Instructor (2020)
Feel Heal Dance presents: MediBellyMove (Virtual) (Aug. 2020)
Feel Heal Dance presents: MediBellyMove (Virtual) (Feb. 2020)
Maryann Aerials, Oceanside, NY, MediBellyMove (2020)
Hall of Fame Studios, Queens, NY, The Soulography Pole Dance Workshop, Pole Dance Instructor (2019)
Destined to Dance, Dance Instructor: FlexTech, Freeport, NY (2019)
https://youtu.be/Bi__UObKAjo?si=DY00cCCyoZB-_fvG
Queens Public Library Locations: Bellrose, Corona, East Elmhurst, Laurelton, North Forest Park, Queens Village, Rosedale, South Hollis, South Jamaica, St. Albans, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2010-2019)
Queens Public Library, Queens, NY, Locations: Astoria, Corona – Langston Hughes, Forest Hills, Jamaica, Belly Dance Instructor (2010-2019)
Roosevelt Public Library, Roosevelt, NY, Bellycise Dance Instructor, Mindfulness & Mental Health Advocate (2010 – 2019)
Destined to Dance, Freeport, NY, Dance Mentor & Instructor, Flextech
(2019)
Growth on My Terms: Sista Circle, Flower Power Shoppe, Ridgewood, NY, MediBellyMove (March/May 2019)
Ladies Night Gathering, Queens, NY (2018)
Maryann Aerials Studio, Oceanside, NY, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2018)
Taller Paso A Paso Dance School, Havana, Cuba, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2018)
Cosmic Commons curated by Yah World/You Are Here, Alpha Space, Brooklyn, NY Sacred Movement & Reiki (2018)
Bridal Shower (2017)
Maceus Studios, Queens, NY, Pole Dance Instructor: Intro & Level 1 Sub Instructor (for Regina Armand, owner of The Aerial Loft) (2017)
Body, Mind & Pole Studio, Elmont, NY, Burlesque for The Bedroom Facilitator & Instructor (2016-2017)
Body, Mind & Pole, Elmont, NY, The Soulography Pole Workshop, Pole Dance Instructor (2016-2017)
Retro Fitness, Hempstead, NY, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2016)
Body, Mind & Pole Studio, Elmont, NY, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2016)
Diva’s Inc. Retreat, Malverne, NY, Sensual Belly Dance Instructor (2016)
Womb, Yoni & Sacred Movement Bellydance (2016)
Body, Mind & Pole, Elmont, NY, IntoMeSee Sacred Movement Workshop (2015-2016)
Lloyd Dance & Fitness, Baldwin, NY, Bellycise Dance Instructor (2015)
Private Clientele, New York City & Long Island, Bellycise Dance Instructor & Sensual Movement Guide (2015)
ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA
Guest, Boundaries & Belonging: An Arts-Based Approach Podcast (2024)
Guest Panelist, “What’s Hair Got to Do with it?” Virtual Panel on the Fierce Femme Energy Podcast hosted by Mangie Kpaka (2022) https://youtu.be/MYvnNr_-818?si=-rL-drvu5MKNegkA
Guest, Moving into Wellness Podcast (2022)
Guest Panelist, Rising Tide Arts Business Collaborative, A Better Conversation Arts Practice & Self Care: Strategies and Anti-Strategies in the Wake of Covid-19, (Virtual) (2021) https://youtu.be/znF3ypHSmAM?si=0qBsp_8HPiV8SFU8
Model, The Colored Girl Women’s History Month Campaign (2021)
Guest, Beyond Focus Media (2018)
Guest, “What is Love; Ponder This?” by: Kori R, A Curatorial Experience (2018)
Talent Stand in, Patti Labelle Commercial for Walmart (2016)
Guest, “The Real Deal” 1061.FM Radio (2016)
Guest Online Radio Personality, In The Loop Radio (2014-2015)
SPEAKER
Panelist/Speaker, Wake Up Everybody Online Healing Platform, (June 2020)
Panelist/Facilitator/Motivational Speaker, Women Rising NYC (2019)
Host, Baby Shower, Brooklyn, NY (2019)
Host, The Aerial Loft Grand Opening, Mineola, NY (2019)
Motivational Speaker, The College of New Rochelle, Brooklyn, NY (2016)
PERFORMANCE/STAGE
Studio Air, Bloomfield, NJ, Aerial & Pole Open Mic Night, Pole Performer (2025)
Performing Dance Artist (Bellydance, Burlesque Performer (2011 -2014) & Pole)
(2007 – present)
Professional SAG-AFTRA Actor (1987 – 2023)
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, 7th Annual Sarah Lawrence College Dancefilm Festival, Mixed media dance performance on film (2023)
Bronx Academy of Art & Dance, Bronx NY, Pole Dance Performance Artist: Boogie Down Dance Series Virtual Performance (2020) https://youtu.be/yga8XAj7sPI
Host/MC – The Aerial Loft Grand Opening, Mineola, NY (2019)
Host/MC – Baby Shower, Brooklyn, NY (2019)
The Blind Pig presents: Drag Me to the Circus, Bushwick, NY, Pole Dance Performer (2019)
Essence Bar & Grill, Brooklyn, NY, The Essence of Koffee Burlesk & Variety Show, Sensual Belly Dance Performer (2018)
Julia de Burgos Arts Center, Harlem, NY, Pure Onyx Movement Collective (POM): HARVEST, Featured Belly Dance Performer (2017)
Mida Musik on The Nautical Mile, Freeport, NY, Belly Dance Performer (2017 & 2015)
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, The Ethical Space – School of Art, Creative Arts Therapy Department Exhibition, Dance Performance Artist (2017)
Bronx Academy of Art & Dance, Bronx NY, Bellydance Performance Artist: BAAD!ASS Women Showcase Tribute: Prince (2016)
Five Spot, Clinton Hill, NY, Harvey’s Brown Sugar Sundays (Burlesque Review), Burlesque Kitten (2016)
Jebon, Greenwich Village, NY, Jaida’s Mad Passionate Love, Bellydance Performer (2016)
Private Event, Valley Stream, NY, Bridal Shower, Belly Dance Instructor (2016)
Private Event, Queens, NY, Bridal Shower, Belly Dance Performer (2016)
School of Visual Arts, NY, NY, CATS of Color presents: The Weight of Culture Dance Performance Artist Exhibition Participant (2016)
St. Philp’s Episcopal Church, Pure Onyx Movement Collective (POM), Belly Dance Performer (2016)
Tropical Paradise Ballroom, Brooklyn, NY, Birthday Party/Private Event, Belly Dance Performer (2016)
The Sixth Floor Loft, NY, NY, Performance with singer Imani Gooden, Contemporary Dancer (2016)
Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC), Queens, NY, Vissi Dance Company Gala, Belly Dance Performer (2015)
Private Event, Remsen Hall, Brooklyn, NY, Birthday Party, Belly Dance Performer (2015)
Private Event, Queens, NY, Belly Dance Performer (2015)
The Shrine Auditorium, Harlem, NY, Mental Notes Xsperimental Collaboration, Belly Dance Performer (2015)
Under St. Marks Theater, New York, NY, Ten-foot Rat Cabaret, Bellydance Performer (2015)
Parts Model, VIM, Bronx, NY (2019)
Destiny Morel Photography, Muse (2015/2016)
WRITER
DancePlug Digital Platform, Post Show Blues, Contributing Author (2023)
https://www.danceplug.com/article/the-emotional-roller-coaster-of-the-post-show-blues-how-to-cope
The Sunnyside/Woodside Writer’s Festival, Contributing Author (2021)
New World Theatre (New Hampshire) Presents: 08:46: Fresh Perspectives, Contributing Author: #HashTagTheBlackGirl (2021)
Virtual Dance Performance https://youtu.be/OyCdDnxST_o
Dance Informa Online Magazine (American Edition), Mental Health: When to Preserver and When to Step Back, Contributing Author (2020)
Here You Are Online Magazine, Finding Love and Being Fetishized as a Woman of Color in NYC Dating, Contributing Writer (2019)
Broadway World Online Magazine: Does ‘Belly Dance’ Have A Place In Intersectional Feminism? Dancers of Color Speak Out! by: Olga El, Contributing Writer (2018)
Campbell, C. S. (2016). Authentically me : A self-inquiry of a dance/movement therapist in training.