Katie Smith began dancing at the age of eight.  She performed for nine years as a Company member with the School of Performing Arts and Southern Ballet Theater in Orlando, Florida.  She was a performing member of Florida Dance Masters' Main Attraction and a member of the Doctor Phillips Magnet Dance Program.  While completing her dance degree focusing in the discipline of Modern, she worked as a choreographer for the Valencia Community College (Orlando) Choreographer's Showcase. 

Since 1999, Katie has taught various styles including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling.  She ventured into the realm of ice skating in 2002 when she began choreographing for skaters at the RDV complex. 

Katie's choreography credits include the theater productions "The King and I," "Away in a Manger," and "Golly Gee Whiz."  More visible performing roles include an appearance in the Jimmy Buffet video "Fruitcakes" as well as the annual New Balance fashion release show in 2004.


Chris Collins Collins Dance Studio
5408 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA  22304
703.370.7808
703.370.7218 Fax

© 1998 - 2008 All Rights Reserved