Hello!

My name is Annalise Van Even, nickname: Nana. I am a freelance choreographer and dancer, and have been living in Berlin for 6 years. Originally born in Boston, MA, USA, with roots in China and Belgium. I perform and choreograph dances for a living. An artist at heart, I'm curious and fascinated by the way people organize and express themselves. I love to swim, boulder / rock climb, and practice MMA in my free time. I love to connect to people through food, and think eating together and sharing good meals is a beautiful form of intimacy and one of the best ways to get to know someone. When I have down time I thoroughly enjoy journaling and reading, and getting into deep chats about our funny home we call Earth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's a great network to meet people and explore the world in a cool and affordable way!
I currently live in a 9 square meter room in Berlin, but once I am able to live in a bigger place, I look forward to welcoming travelers to my house to karmically return the favor that kind souls have done for me in the past.

Interests

I love the outdoors and think biking is the best way to explore a new place. I love to eat food - especially that I have never tried before. I love to dance - on and off the dance floor...
I also enjoy yoga and meditation. I crochet, and always have my sudoku book on me.

Music, Movies, and Books

r&b, jazz, hip hop, house, disco, techno

books: sci-fi, history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love to do solo bike trips

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach dance, meditation, crochet, share reiki

What I Can Share with Hosts

-I would be very happy to cook a meal!
-Enjoy enriching conversations
-A nice glass of wine
-Facilitate a stretch or workout.
-Teach how to crochet
-Reiki session (i am certified reiki practitioner)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Portugal, United States