My dance teachers, Why you love dance? Rosa Parks. Katie Collins Senior Director, Mobile Services and Product Experience at Charter Communications Aurora, Colorado 500+ connections Brittany just recently began teaching at Dance & Company in November and is excited to be a part of the family. Katherine Elyse "Katie" Collins is a contestant from Survivor: Blood vs. Water. Music Jamboree (TV Series 2002) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dancing in the “Chorus Line” finale, Performance Crew is a non-competitive, audition-based dance Crew that was established by Dance & Company in 2012. Moving to San Diego in 2017, she feels fortunate enough to have found a home at Dance & Company. Kathleen has been teaching Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, & Aerial Dance to various age groups since 2008, and loves sharing her passion for dance with her students. Her dance degree has expanded her knowledge of dance history, methodology, physiology, choreography technique and improvisation. I'm Katie Collins and have been a Broadcast Journalist for the past five years. One word to describe yourself? Katey was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ where she began her dance training at 2 1/2 years old. Natalie’s teaching career began in 2007 at a local recreation department in East County San Diego. Her senior thesis involved a research investigation on the style of Horton and how it related to Ballet dancers. We spotted the brilliant Katie Collins partnering Mr Styles alongside dancers: Paris McDonald, Kieran D-W, Jo Dyce, Jared Hageman, Naomi Weijand, Alejandra Deane, Ben Hukin, Kane Horn and Demi Mensah. Sandra is excited to be a part of the Dance & Company faculty and looking forward to sharing her love for dance with her students! After moving to San Diego in 2013, Katey began performing at SeaWorld in Madagascar Live: Operation Vacation.Exploring more of the Musical Theatre side of dancing Katey has performed featured soloist and ensemble roles in The Welk Resort Theatre production of The King And I, and in San Diego Musical Theatre productions of Singin’ In The Rain, 42nd Street, The Producers, and White Christmas. Katey is very excited to be joining the staff at Dance & Co., and looks forward to a wonderful dance season. My hidden talent is drawing, Number of years on Crew & Number of years at Dance & Company: 3 months. She also frequented the workshops offered at Skidmore college, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Radio City Music Hall, and classes at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She works professionally as a musical theatre performer and dance instructor in both California and New York City. My mom. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards were established in 1996 to … She specializes in Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz instruction for all ages. Owner & Artistic Director. She has been dancing since the age of 3 and teaching and choreographing since the age of 16. Suddenly, she must choose between the man she thought she would marry and the man she did marry. 23. This is Jacob’s first season with Dance & Company and he is so happy and grateful to be part of the staff and is ready to share his choreography and energy with the Dance & Company family. After graduating in 2011, Sandra relocated to San Diego, CA and shortly after started her own regional dance competition. During her time as a student at UCR, her studies were heavily focused on ballet, modern dance and experimental choreography. Join Facebook to connect with Katie Collings and others you may know. Specialties: Ballet, Jazz & Musical Theatre, Brittany grew up dancing at Performing Arts Workshop, Encinitas under the Direction of Leslie Craig. Past productions that Sydney has a part of, as a creative team member includes, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Alice In Wonderland, and many Nutcrackers. 24. Continuing her dance studies through community college, she began coaching gymnastics as well. Favorite food: My favorite food is fish tacos. Who is your hero/anyone you look up to? Originally from the Boston, Massachusetts area, Kathleen relocated to San Diego in 2012, and joined the wonderful team at Dance & Company shortly thereafter. Lisa was introduced to Pilates about 10 years ago and quickly feel in love with it, realizing the importance of core strength and stability especially as we age. In the future, Jacob hopes to choreograph and create pieces for music artists and dance conventions around the globe. Singing, Who is your hero/anyone you look up to? Specialties: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre & Combo. Brittany’s thirteen years of Ballet training led her to receive her BA in dance from California State University, Fullerton. Why you love dance? I love that I get the chance to express myself and not worry about what other people will think of me. She began her training at the age of 3, and ultimately found a love for dance when she started her extensive dance training in 1999. A modern day Alice meets a cast of whimsical Wonderlanders. Who is your hero/anyone you look up to? After two years of gymnastics, Katie began teaching at a studio near her undergraduate school and ran the competition team. Along with serious instruction during the year her training was supplemented by summer intensives with world renowned schools and companies such as American Ballet Theater, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet West, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater. Specialties: Ballet, Contemporary, & Combo, Camilla began dancing at the age of 2, but didn’t truly fall in love with it until college. Brittany May has performed in CSUF’s Fall and Spring Dance Concerts where she danced in contemporary ballet pieces by Muriel Joyce followed by classical repertoire from “Giselle.” Brittany Graduated Magma Cum Laude from the University Honors Program. Starring . I’ve never eaten pineapple. Specialties: Ballet & Combo. Most recently being the Artistic Director for GCDC’s production of Beauty and the Beast. 25. Specialties: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz & Combo, Natalie began dancing recreationally at the age of 3 and became a competitive dancer at the age of 7. She began volunteering in underprivileged communities at 15 years old, teaching dance to children who couldn’t afford classes. Katie Collins is a portrait and wedding photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Citra currently attends University of California, San Diego as a Human Biology major and Dance minor. Hannah is also the recipient of “Most Compelling Dancer” at San Diego Dance Theater’s Young Choreographer’s Showcase 2016 and the recipient of “Audience Favorite Choreography” at the showcase in 2018. Ana K. Favorite dance style: Musical theater. Katey has a huge passion for dance and feels very fortunate to be able to share her love for the art form with others, and hopes that her dancing and teaching will inspire others to pursue their dreams. Specialties: Hip Hop. She had the privilege of choreographing a contemporary piece for the Orchesis’ annual performance and was chosen to direct and produce Cal Poly’s Spring Dance Concert two years in a row. During her time in college, Courtney danced and captained the UC San Diego Dance Team and trained in modern and contemporary with many local and world renowned choreographers Courtney received her BA with honors from UC San Diego, and also received her Mulitple Subject Teaching Credential from San Diego State. She has spent a season as a member of Philadanco 2 (Philadelphia Dance Company) under the direction of Donald Lunsford where she danced works by Daniel Ezralow and Fransisco Gella. 10.5k Followers, 98 Following, 888 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from James Collins (@james_mitsotu) Because I get to do something that I love everyday, with friends. She has received many awards in dance including winning first place in the 2011 Arizona Young Artist Competition. Katie began student-teaching at the age of 12 and received her first class as a teacher three years later. Above all, Natalie’s main focus as a dance instructor is the well-being of the students. Beginning at a young age, Courtney began training in ballet, jazz, and tap from a variety of studios across the United States. After taking some time to pursue competitive gymnastics, she discovered her passion for dance, and has been training and performing ever since. Assistant Artistic Director. Katie graduated from San Diego State University in May, 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies and a minor in dance. I love to dance because it makes me happy and I love the way I can train my body to do awesome things. I love learning new choreography and expressing myself through dance, One word to describe yourself? She has been teaching Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, & Ballet to various age groups for now over 10 years. Favorite dance related memory? https://uk.linkedin.com/in/katie-elizabeth-collins-15049991 Jennifer Alford Nichole Austin Ryan Owens Autumn Romines Riley Hoffer Mackenzie Marks Ashley Conley Keeley Moore Jessica Smith Brandon Nichols Ellie Horn Megan Bateman Kolby Cole Katie Collins Alexa Kimbrough Hope Henry Zach Probus Madison Probus Dancer - Zoe Maddocks,Choreographer - Katie CollinsPerformed At Dance Station, Romsey Specialties: Hip Hop. Austin Kleon's weekly email - I always look forward to the suggestions in Austin’s weekly email. Interested in auditioning? I was really nervous at first, but when I got on stage it was really fun and exiting! Choreographer – Paul Roberts Assistant Choreographer – Jared Hageman H & PWB Styling – Harry Lambert H & PWB Hair – Malcolm Edwards H Makeup – Carol Dotti PWB Make up – Lydia Barnes Dancer Costume Designer – Patrick Jack Editor – Claudia Wass Final Post – Joe Williams Finance – Carol Harris. At the age of 17 Katey joined her first professional dance company “Center Dance Ensemble” where she performed featured soloist and ensemble roles under the direction of Frances Smith Cohen, and worked closely with CDE’s resident choreographer Diane McNeal Hunt.