Katie Ann Haldeman

Dancer Choreographer Educator

Katie is a Philadelphia native who holds a B.A. in Dance and English from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. While there she had the opportunity to perform works by choreographers such as Nicole Wolcott, Cathy Young, Melissa Chisena, Peter DiMuro, Duane Lee Holland, and Meredith Lyons. She has also had the opportunity to perform work at Bates Dance Festival, which she has been attending for the past few years. Katie has also had the opportunity to attend the American Dance Festival in Durham, NC. Katie has always had a strong relationship with tap. She has most recently attended the Pulse Teacher Workshop, the Jersey Tap Festival, Philly Tap Challenge, and D.C. Tap Fest.

Since beginning her teaching career, Katie has had the opportunity to choreograph for, and take students to, regional and national competitions as well as Youth America Grand Prix. When she gets the chance, Katie still loves to be a student herself, traveling around to take master classes and attend workshops as both a dancer and teacher.

Katie carries the idea of "artistry + enjoyment + passion + technique – judgment" with her everywhere she goes.