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 third season as a New England Patriots Cheerleader and is currently 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 third season as a New England Patriots Cheerleader and is currently 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 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 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.
MARIAN MOTT
Teacher
Marian started dancing when she was four years old. She began assistant teaching at the age of thirteen and continued at KC Dance since they opened in 2012. While dancing at KC Dance she was a member of the KC Dance Company. Marian is currently pursuing her degree in Dance at Bridgewater State University. It is her dream to one day open her very own dance studio and teach all different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical. One of her favorite things to do is to choreograph dances with her sister, Gloria. She wants to remind all dancers to have fun and Just Dance It!
Teacher
Marian started dancing when she was four years old. She began assistant teaching at the age of thirteen and continued at KC Dance since they opened in 2012. While dancing at KC Dance she was a member of the KC Dance Company. Marian is currently pursuing her degree in Dance at Bridgewater State University. It is her dream to one day open her very own dance studio and teach all different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical. One of her favorite things to do is to choreograph dances with her sister, Gloria. She wants to remind all dancers to have fun and Just Dance It!
ANNE ROBERTS
Guest Teacher and Choreographer
Anne is a former dance studio owner, long-time instructor, and choreographer having worked with students and organizations throughout New England. She is also current Co-owner/Director of Diva Dance Competition where she works alongside many talented performers in the industry from various Broadway shows, dance companies, cruise lines, and TV shows including "So You Think You Can Dance." She is a graduate of University of Vermont, where she received not only her dance education and served as president of the University's Dance Company, but also earned a degree in Child Psychology. Anne's training also includes the International Thespian Society, Universal Dance Association, and continued education at the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio in Boston. As a professional, Anne has served as Director of several Performing Arts Programs at various dance studios and organizations including The Boys and Girls Club of America. As a choreographer, Anne has done work for Pepsi, Kiss FM, and Clear Channel. As an instructor, Anne's students have had the honor of performing in Walt Disney World and for Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. With her expertise in dance, a degree in Child Psychology, and her Martial Arts experience, Anne believes her well-rounded background has helped her to develop a distinctive and successful teaching method that brings out the best in her students- both in and out of the classroom!
Guest Teacher and Choreographer
Anne is a former dance studio owner, long-time instructor, and choreographer having worked with students and organizations throughout New England. She is also current Co-owner/Director of Diva Dance Competition where she works alongside many talented performers in the industry from various Broadway shows, dance companies, cruise lines, and TV shows including "So You Think You Can Dance." She is a graduate of University of Vermont, where she received not only her dance education and served as president of the University's Dance Company, but also earned a degree in Child Psychology. Anne's training also includes the International Thespian Society, Universal Dance Association, and continued education at the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio in Boston. As a professional, Anne has served as Director of several Performing Arts Programs at various dance studios and organizations including The Boys and Girls Club of America. As a choreographer, Anne has done work for Pepsi, Kiss FM, and Clear Channel. As an instructor, Anne's students have had the honor of performing in Walt Disney World and for Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. With her expertise in dance, a degree in Child Psychology, and her Martial Arts experience, Anne believes her well-rounded background has helped her to develop a distinctive and successful teaching method that brings out the best in her students- both in and out of the classroom!
EMILY AKINS
Assistant Teacher
Emily has been dancing at KC Dance Expressions since 2013. She is a member of the KC Dance Company and loves to compete alongside her teammates!! She is the 2017-2018 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. Emily enjoys all styles of dance, but her favorite part is learning new choreography. Emily is happiest when she is dancing and is very excited to share this passion with all of the students she will be working with.
Assistant Teacher
Emily has been dancing at KC Dance Expressions since 2013. She is a member of the KC Dance Company and loves to compete alongside her teammates!! She is the 2017-2018 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. Emily enjoys all styles of dance, but her favorite part is learning new choreography. Emily is happiest when she is dancing and is very excited to share this passion with all of the students she will be working with.
EMMALEE BENT
Assistant Teacher
EmmaLee has been dancing for seven 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 seven 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.
LAUREN COURSEY
Assistant Teacher
Lauren started dancing at the age of 2 1/2. After taking two years off, she started dancing again at KC Dance in 2012. Lauren is a member of the KC Dance Company and finds joy in dancing as she continues to explore all styles of dance. She is the 2017-2018 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. She looks forward to instilling the joy of dance into her students!
Assistant Teacher
Lauren started dancing at the age of 2 1/2. After taking two years off, she started dancing again at KC Dance in 2012. Lauren is a member of the KC Dance Company and finds joy in dancing as she continues to explore all styles of dance. She is the 2017-2018 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. She looks forward to instilling the joy of dance into her students!
ALIE COX
Assistant Teacher
Alie started dancing when she was four years old. She is now a captain of the KC Dance Company, and enjoys getting to know each of her teammates. She is the 2018-2019 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. Alie loves to explore all styles of dance, but especially likes the sound of tap shoes. She believes that every dancer becomes more confident through every move they make!
Assistant Teacher
Alie started dancing when she was four years old. She is now a captain of the KC Dance Company, and enjoys getting to know each of her teammates. She is the 2018-2019 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. Alie loves to explore all styles of dance, but especially likes the sound of tap shoes. She believes that every dancer becomes more confident through every move they make!
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 a member of the KC Dance Company and enjoys spending time with all of her friends at competitions. 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 a member of the KC Dance Company and enjoys spending time with all of her friends at competitions. Dancing is Kaileigh’s passion, and she can’t wait to share it with others!
MAGGIE MICCICHE
Assistant Teacher
Maggie started dancing at the age of 5. She has been dancing at KC Dance Expressions since 2012 and is an assistant teacher and a captain of the KC Dance Company. She is the 2016-2017 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. She enjoys all types of dance and is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with others!
Assistant Teacher
Maggie started dancing at the age of 5. She has been dancing at KC Dance Expressions since 2012 and is an assistant teacher and a captain of the KC Dance Company. She is the 2016-2017 recipient of the Corr-Netsky Foundation Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and teamwork qualities. She enjoys all types of dance and is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with others!
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 is now a member of the KC Dance Company and 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 is now a member of the KC Dance Company and 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.