ABOUT
Originally from Dorset, Katie began her professional career at the age of 8 appearing in the UK tour of 'That'll be the Day' at the Bournemouth Pavilion for 7 consecutive summer seasons. She also competed in Latin, Ballroom and cheerleading competitions across the UK and furthered her professional training in Musical theatre at The Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts from the age of 16.
Since Graduating, Katie has performed internationally across the Theatre, Television and Film Industries with Credits including: 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'Charlotte Tilbury', 'D-Day 75' ,'The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance', ITV's 'This Morning' , 'Strictly The Real Full Monty', and 'The Jonathon Ross Show' and has performed at iconic venues such as: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Royal Festival Hall and The London Palladium.
Upon graduating in 2011, Katie left the UK to perform in a series of productions across Europe which lead to relocating to India and Singapore to perform in over 26 Bollywood Motion Pictures. Returning to the UK in 2013 Katie then went on to Originate the Bollywood Opera 'Bollywood Carmen' - Set in the City of Bradford and streamed live onto BBC Three. She then joined the infamous Arabic Singer Amr Diab in Mykonos to shoot the musical video for his single 'El Leila' - Choreographed by Supple Naam.
It was then Katie's career at sea began with Qdos Productions, primarily as a Dancer, then as Dance Captain, serving 5 years between Celebrity Cruises, P&O and Cunard.
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Returning to the UK in 2018, Katie put her latin shoes back on and began her journey with Strictly Come Dancing. Joining Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer and a cast featuring: Dianne Buswell, Patrick Helm and Ash-leigh Hunter, Katie toured the UK with 'Kevin and Karen Live!' Returning the next yer to partner AJ Pritchard on his debut UK tour 'Get On The Floor' and later Assisting Choreographer Patrick Helm on 'The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance' performing an American Smooth to Jeff Goldblum and the Military Jazz Orchestra. She also went on to perform at the D-Day 75th Anniversary on BBC1 in a choreographed piece by 'Strictly' Charleston and Salsa Choreographer, Jenny Thomas. Katie also went on to perform alongside Anton Du Beke, Erin Boag and Kerry Ellis at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 'Christmas Spectacular' and has returned to the production for it's tour every year since. She has also performed in Multiple tours of 'Cirque Enchantment' and Claire Richards UK Tour 'Everybody Dance Live.'
Katie has also performed on the hit show itself, Strictly Come Dancing, Featuring in four of the semi finalists routines before heading on Tour with Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez's in their own production 'FIREDANCE' in 2020 and again in 2022.
Coming out of the pandemic in 2020, Katie expanded her skill set and now regularly performs Aerial at events and theatres across the UK and internationally. Initially specialising in Lyra, she then went on to also perform on silks and is always training new aerial disciplines from rope to trapeze and aerial chains.
Alongside discovering a new career in Aerial, Katie also began to discover her passion for Choreography. Choreographing and performing alongside Ashley Banjo and Diversity for ITV's 'Strictly The Real Full Monty' at the iconic Blackpool Empress Ballroom, Katie and her Dance Partner Michal Danilczuk were later invited back to open the second episode, performing to the musical headliners - The Wanted.
Katie has since gone on to Choreograph and perform Internationally for Mahindra (Formula E Race Team) in their award winning Youtube Series 'The Switch' and the 2022 London Race Campaign 'Dance For Good', 'Muscat Nights' Festival in Muscat, Oman, 'The Champion's League' Commercial, 'Betfred Nifty Fifty' Commercial, Netflix's What Next? Commercial for the hit series Bridgerton, as well as producing and Choreographing two of her own shows that have featured on Silversea Cruises, where Aerial meets Latin and Ballroom Dancing.
Then in 2023, Katie decided to continue to develop her skill set, this time in screen and action combat and has since featured in: My Lady Jane, The Regime, Slow Horses, Sandman, Too Much, Industry, Neuromancer, Mobland and the upcoming Beatle's Movie.
Most Recently, Katie has been credited with the role of 'Erica' in the upcoming thriller 'Scorn' directed by Sarah Violet Bliss.