Katie Davis

Hi dancers! I’m Miss Katie. At Donna Lee Studio of Dance I over see the lyrical and acrobatic classes for ages 6-18. I want to introduce myself and tell you how my dance world has come full circle. I grew up in Homestead and Donna Lee was my 2nd home from age 5 on. It was at Donna Lee that I grew to love dance; training in all genres, competing and assisting and participating in Expressions Dance Company. In middle school, I transferred to the dance magnet at Mays and continued dancing at Coral Reef, but graduated from South Dade High. My college years were spent along the Space Coast. I attended Florida Tech for my bachelors and grad school earring a degree in Civil Engineering, but craved something more artistic. Although I danced, competed, and taught all through college, I wanted to do something more! My journey led me to audition for the Walt Disney company. During my time at Walt Disney World I had the privilege of performing in the Lion King Show at Magic Kingdom, the light parade & Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween parade at Magic Kingdom, along with several special events and parades. My experience there taught me so much and I would go back to it in a heart beat. But life had other plans, and I moved back to Homestead in 2014 and was asked to join the staff at Donna Lee; full circle! I was back HOME!
Since my homecoming, I earned my certification with Florida Dance Masters in Acrobatics, and Module 1, 2, Aerial/Back Handspring, and Back Tuck/Layout certifications through Acrobatic Arts. It is my hope that every one of my students feels at home and safe to be themselves in classes. I make time to get to know them and how to relate to their interests and their character. Like myself, young artists need space to grow and better themselves. My classes revolve around safety, considering the longevity of my student’s athletic abilities, so we focus on strength building, control, and progression.
I love watching kids achieve new tricks or connect with a piece of choreography! I can’t wait to meet you on the dance floor!