KATIE CORR DONAHUE
Owner & Director
Katie began her training at the age of six. It was then that she decided that one day she would open a studio of her own to inspire young dancers to achieve their dreams. Katie went on to receive a degree in Dance Performance and Elementary Education at Roger Williams University. There she had the opportunity to perform with The Dance Theatre, RIC Symphony Orchestra and at the American College Dance Festival. While at RWU, she trained with such artists as Kelli Wicke Davis, Gary Shore, France Hunter, Neta Pulvermacher, Sharon Jenkins, Sean Curran, Michael Bolger, Jenny Rocha, L’Antoinette Steins, Melody Ruffin-Ward, and Tiffany Mills. She completed her dance practicum at Providence Academy of International Studies. Before opening KC Dance Expressions in 2012, Katie was an elementary school teacher and taught at various dance studios. Katie has choreographed for the Ice Theatre of New England and is Acrobatic Arts certified. She is excited to share her love of dance with her students!
Owner & Director
Katie began her training at the age of six. It was then that she decided that one day she would open a studio of her own to inspire young dancers to achieve their dreams. Katie went on to receive a degree in Dance Performance and Elementary Education at Roger Williams University. There she had the opportunity to perform with The Dance Theatre, RIC Symphony Orchestra and at the American College Dance Festival. While at RWU, she trained with such artists as Kelli Wicke Davis, Gary Shore, France Hunter, Neta Pulvermacher, Sharon Jenkins, Sean Curran, Michael Bolger, Jenny Rocha, L’Antoinette Steins, Melody Ruffin-Ward, and Tiffany Mills. She completed her dance practicum at Providence Academy of International Studies. Before opening KC Dance Expressions in 2012, Katie was an elementary school teacher and taught at various dance studios. Katie has choreographed for the Ice Theatre of New England and is Acrobatic Arts certified. She is excited to share her love of dance with her students!
ALEX BRANDY
Choreographer
Alex Brandy, from Clinton, CT, is a choreographer and dance instructor for several studios in the New England area. Alex has been dancing since the age of 3, and went on to obtain her Associates Degree in Dance at Dean College. Alex has danced professionally for companies and dance teams including Boston Community Dance Project, Connecticut Sun Dance Team (WNBA), and Black Wolves Dance Team (NLL). Alex is currently in her fourth season as a New England Patriots Cheerleader and is a line captain for the team. Alex is so excited to dance and create with the awesome dancers at KC Dance Expressions!
Choreographer
Alex Brandy, from Clinton, CT, is a choreographer and dance instructor for several studios in the New England area. Alex has been dancing since the age of 3, and went on to obtain her Associates Degree in Dance at Dean College. Alex has danced professionally for companies and dance teams including Boston Community Dance Project, Connecticut Sun Dance Team (WNBA), and Black Wolves Dance Team (NLL). Alex is currently in her fourth season as a New England Patriots Cheerleader and is a line captain for the team. Alex is so excited to dance and create with the awesome dancers at KC Dance Expressions!
KELLIE BRITO
Teacher
Kellie has been teaching dance for over 12 years. She received her B.A. in Dance Performance and Education from Dean College School of Dance in 2007, graduating Summa cum laude. While at Dean, she performed as a featured dancer under tap great Maurice Hines and as a part of their elite Dance Company. Kellie was also accepted into Alvin Ailey’s Independent Study Program in NYC. She created Dance with Energy (Weymouth) in 2008 and continued to direct the studio until 2012. She continues to be a full time instructor there. Kellie's choreography has earned numerous regional and national awards. Most recently, she has trained with Acrobatic Arts excelling in proper acro teachings. In her spare time she enjoys being Mommy to Mason, Natalie, and Mila. She is looking forward to another season with her students at KC Dance Expressions!
Teacher
Kellie has been teaching dance for over 12 years. She received her B.A. in Dance Performance and Education from Dean College School of Dance in 2007, graduating Summa cum laude. While at Dean, she performed as a featured dancer under tap great Maurice Hines and as a part of their elite Dance Company. Kellie was also accepted into Alvin Ailey’s Independent Study Program in NYC. She created Dance with Energy (Weymouth) in 2008 and continued to direct the studio until 2012. She continues to be a full time instructor there. Kellie's choreography has earned numerous regional and national awards. Most recently, she has trained with Acrobatic Arts excelling in proper acro teachings. In her spare time she enjoys being Mommy to Mason, Natalie, and Mila. She is looking forward to another season with her students at KC Dance Expressions!
ERICA COURTEMANCHE
Teacher
Erica started dancing when she was three years old and has always had a strong passion for dance. In 2016, Erica graduated from Plymouth State University, where she studied Small Business Entrepreneurship and Dance. During her time there, she trained and performed with the Contemporary Dance Ensemble and the Plymouth State Dance Team for all four years. Junior and senior year, Erica served as a captain and treasurer of the dance team as well. She also trained under several professional guest artists with the Plymouth State Dance Division and performed some of their works after intensive training. Her passion for teaching dance developed through her Dance Pedagogy curriculum, and by volunteering with her dance team co-captains to offer dance workshops around New Hampshire. During her past years of post-graduation, she has been a teacher to children of all ages and has choreographed “Elf Jr. the Musical,” “Seussical Kids,” and various competition dances. Erica is Acrobatic Arts certified. She is very excited to share her passion for teaching dance with her students.
Teacher
Erica started dancing when she was three years old and has always had a strong passion for dance. In 2016, Erica graduated from Plymouth State University, where she studied Small Business Entrepreneurship and Dance. During her time there, she trained and performed with the Contemporary Dance Ensemble and the Plymouth State Dance Team for all four years. Junior and senior year, Erica served as a captain and treasurer of the dance team as well. She also trained under several professional guest artists with the Plymouth State Dance Division and performed some of their works after intensive training. Her passion for teaching dance developed through her Dance Pedagogy curriculum, and by volunteering with her dance team co-captains to offer dance workshops around New Hampshire. During her past years of post-graduation, she has been a teacher to children of all ages and has choreographed “Elf Jr. the Musical,” “Seussical Kids,” and various competition dances. Erica is Acrobatic Arts certified. She is very excited to share her passion for teaching dance with her students.
KARLEY GLASSMAN
Choreographer
Karley has been dancing since she was eight years old. She was an assistant dance teacher for 3 years, before eventually moving into role as teacher. She graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2018 with a degree in Exercise Science and is now a certified personal trainer. During her four years at Bridgewater State, she was a member of their dance company. In February 2018 Karley's contemporary piece, The Sirens, was chosen to perform at Dance Premiere Gala at Plymouth State University. Karley is passionate about dancing now more than ever and can't wait to work with her KC Dancers this season!
Choreographer
Karley has been dancing since she was eight years old. She was an assistant dance teacher for 3 years, before eventually moving into role as teacher. She graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2018 with a degree in Exercise Science and is now a certified personal trainer. During her four years at Bridgewater State, she was a member of their dance company. In February 2018 Karley's contemporary piece, The Sirens, was chosen to perform at Dance Premiere Gala at Plymouth State University. Karley is passionate about dancing now more than ever and can't wait to work with her KC Dancers this season!
CATRINA KUBEK
Teacher
Catrina earned her BFA in dance from Adelphi University in New York under direction of Frank Augustyn. While at Adelphi, she performed works by Orion Duckstein, William Briscoe, Jennifer Kreichman, and Adelheid B. Strelick, as well as guest choreographer, Paul Taylor. During her junior year, Catrina was awarded the Lois Betts Endowed Scholarship for Dance 2016-2017. She has attended and performed at the American College Dance Association Northeast Conference in 2017 and 2018. Catrina has attended Boston Conservatory Summer Dance Intensive and Urbanity Dance Summer Intensive, where she had the opportunity to perform in Boston Contemporary Dance Festival. Additionally, Catrina has performed with the Julia Kane Dance Collective in the New York City Choreographer’s Forum. Currently a member of Joy Douglas & Company, Catrina has performed in numerous shows such as New York State Dance Education Association conference, Gibney Dance Center’s “I <3 GDC”, NYU Tisch Choreographer’s Seminar, as well as Sisu at Adelphi University. Catrina looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with her KC Dance students.
Teacher
Catrina earned her BFA in dance from Adelphi University in New York under direction of Frank Augustyn. While at Adelphi, she performed works by Orion Duckstein, William Briscoe, Jennifer Kreichman, and Adelheid B. Strelick, as well as guest choreographer, Paul Taylor. During her junior year, Catrina was awarded the Lois Betts Endowed Scholarship for Dance 2016-2017. She has attended and performed at the American College Dance Association Northeast Conference in 2017 and 2018. Catrina has attended Boston Conservatory Summer Dance Intensive and Urbanity Dance Summer Intensive, where she had the opportunity to perform in Boston Contemporary Dance Festival. Additionally, Catrina has performed with the Julia Kane Dance Collective in the New York City Choreographer’s Forum. Currently a member of Joy Douglas & Company, Catrina has performed in numerous shows such as New York State Dance Education Association conference, Gibney Dance Center’s “I <3 GDC”, NYU Tisch Choreographer’s Seminar, as well as Sisu at Adelphi University. Catrina looks forward to sharing her passion for dance with her KC Dance students.
MAGGIE MICCICHE
Choreographer
Maggie started dancing when she was eleven at KC Dance Expressions. A couple years later, she started assistant teaching in various styles of dance. While dancing at KC she was also a member of the KC Dance Company. Maggie is currently a student at Springfield College studying Occupational Therapy with a minor in dance. Maggie cannot wait to share her love and passion for dance with her students!
Choreographer
Maggie started dancing when she was eleven at KC Dance Expressions. A couple years later, she started assistant teaching in various styles of dance. While dancing at KC she was also a member of the KC Dance Company. Maggie is currently a student at Springfield College studying Occupational Therapy with a minor in dance. Maggie cannot wait to share her love and passion for dance with her students!
MARIAN MOTT
Teacher
Marian started dancing when she was four years old and has had loved it ever since her very first day. She began assistant teaching at the age of thirteen and continued at KC Dance since they opened in 2012, coming on as a teacher when she graduated high school in 2016. While dancing at KC Dance she was a member of the KC Dance Company. Marian is currently studying at Bridgewater State University with a major in Dance and a minor in Childhood Studies. She serves as Vice President of the National Dance Education Organization and is a member of BSU dance company. Marian was inducted into the National Honors Society for Dance Arts and her choreography has been selected for two shows at Bridgewater State University. It has always been her dream to one day open her own private dance studio and teach all different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, modern, and contemporary. Marian has a passion for teaching dance and she loves to see her students grow in their love and appreciation for dance. She wants to remind all dancers to have fun and Just Dance It!
Teacher
Marian started dancing when she was four years old and has had loved it ever since her very first day. She began assistant teaching at the age of thirteen and continued at KC Dance since they opened in 2012, coming on as a teacher when she graduated high school in 2016. While dancing at KC Dance she was a member of the KC Dance Company. Marian is currently studying at Bridgewater State University with a major in Dance and a minor in Childhood Studies. She serves as Vice President of the National Dance Education Organization and is a member of BSU dance company. Marian was inducted into the National Honors Society for Dance Arts and her choreography has been selected for two shows at Bridgewater State University. It has always been her dream to one day open her own private dance studio and teach all different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, modern, and contemporary. Marian has a passion for teaching dance and she loves to see her students grow in their love and appreciation for dance. She wants to remind all dancers to have fun and Just Dance It!
EMMALEE BENT
Assistant Teacher
EmmaLee has been dancing for eight years. She started at KC Dance Expressions in 2013 and enjoys all types of dance. She believes that every expert was once an amateur so you should always dream big and practice hard.
Assistant Teacher
EmmaLee has been dancing for eight years. She started at KC Dance Expressions in 2013 and enjoys all types of dance. She believes that every expert was once an amateur so you should always dream big and practice hard.
KAILEIGH MARCUS
Assistant Teacher
Before coming to KC Dance Expressions, Kaileigh danced for 2 years in Lakeville. After a few years off, she came to KC Dance in 2012, when Miss Katie opened her studio. She likes all styles of dance, but contemporary and acro are her favorites. She is captain of the KC Dance Company and enjoys spending time with all of her friends at competitions. Kaileigh is a 2019-2020 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Scholarship. Dancing is Kaileigh’s passion, and she can’t wait to share it with others!
Assistant Teacher
Before coming to KC Dance Expressions, Kaileigh danced for 2 years in Lakeville. After a few years off, she came to KC Dance in 2012, when Miss Katie opened her studio. She likes all styles of dance, but contemporary and acro are her favorites. She is captain of the KC Dance Company and enjoys spending time with all of her friends at competitions. Kaileigh is a 2019-2020 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Scholarship. Dancing is Kaileigh’s passion, and she can’t wait to share it with others!
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MEGHAN MCDERMOTT
Assistant Teacher Meghan has been dancing since the start of KC Dance when she was six. Meghan likes all styles but she prefers contemporary and modern. She is captain of the KC Dance Company. She would like to pursue a career in dance when she goes through college and hopes other will follow in her footsteps. |
GLORIA MOTT
Assistant Teacher
Gloria began dancing when she was three years old. In 2012, at the age of 9, she started dancing at KC Dance Expressions. She has a love for all different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and modern. Gloria believes that there is no such thing as a perfect dancer, and there are always ways to improve yourself. She hopes to someday become a professional dancer.
Assistant Teacher
Gloria began dancing when she was three years old. In 2012, at the age of 9, she started dancing at KC Dance Expressions. She has a love for all different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and modern. Gloria believes that there is no such thing as a perfect dancer, and there are always ways to improve yourself. She hopes to someday become a professional dancer.
ISABEL WHEELER
Assistant Teacher
Isabel first started dancing at KC Dance Expressions in 2013 where she took tap and jazz. Since then, she has experimented with many different styles of dance, but jazz and lyrical are her favorites. She is captain of the KC Dance Company. Isabel
loves dancing and spending time with her friends at the studio, and can’t wait to give others that opportunity!
Assistant Teacher
Isabel first started dancing at KC Dance Expressions in 2013 where she took tap and jazz. Since then, she has experimented with many different styles of dance, but jazz and lyrical are her favorites. She is captain of the KC Dance Company. Isabel
loves dancing and spending time with her friends at the studio, and can’t wait to give others that opportunity!