Meet the Directors
Our Story
Katy and Michelle both grew up in Sussex county, NJ. They spent their early dance years competing for acclaimed studios in the area; Katy at Dance by Kempson and Michelle at Fabulous Feet Dance Academy. The pair met as teachers in 2009 at a local studio in Sparta. They became quick friends through their mutual love of dance and their shared philosophies of educating children. The two dreamed of having a studio of their own together and in 2023 this dream became a reality.
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DirectorKaty Guth has been educating and training young dancers for over 20 years. Along with her extensive teaching experience she was the director of a prominent dance studio for 10 years.
Katy began dancing at the age of three and competing at the age of eight. Her training focused on Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. She is well known in the community for her work with young dancers. Katy both trained and taught under the late Voigt Kempson whom inspired her to own her own studio one day. She continued her dance education at Broadway Dance Center in New York City and dance seminars hosted by Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America.
Katy began her teaching career in 2001 while attending East Stroudsburg University of PA. In addition to her teaching experience, with expertise teaching young children and teens, Katy has also worked in both the public and private schools as a para professional and a preschool teacher.
Katy is an established choreographer and has received numerous awards recognizing her work. She strives to create a welcoming studio environment where all dancers feel inspired, motivated and confident .
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DirectorMichelle Kane (Paradise) began dancing at the age of 3. Her training included Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Ballet. She was a member of an award-winning competition team and a youth Ballet performance company. Michelle attended the County College of Morris, where she received the Outstanding Performance and Choreography award. At CCM, her choreography was selected to represent the school at the American College Dance Festival. Michelle continued her education at Montclair State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Dance Education.
She currently holds a Standard NJ Teaching License in Dance K-12 and has been a dance teacher for the Orange Public Schools district since 2010. Apart from her college training, she has worked with master teachers at Broadway Dance Center and the American Tap Dance Foundation. She has performed choreography by Michelle Dorrance and Brenda Bufalino at Symphony Space in NYC.
Michelle’s students and choreography have received numerous special awards, including “Most Entertaining” and “Best Choreography”. Michelle believes in educating the whole child, allowing them to grow and thrive in a positive environment through dance education.
Faculty & Choreographers
Office Staff
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Leah has been a dance mom for almost 10 years; mastering costume changes, false eyelashes and hairspray. She brings her customer service, multitasking and office management experience from her “Day Job” working in local government and volunteering for her local Fire Department for over 20 years. She has worked at a dance studio reception desk for 5 years and loves crafting, working on costumes and helping the kids just like they are her own.
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A dance mom for over 10 years, Catherine (or Miss Cat) loves all stages of dance. From the itty bitties to the competition teens, Miss Cat can help buckle a pair of tap shoes or glue on a set of eye lashes. As a middle school teacher, Miss Cat thrives on the hustle and bustle of the unknown and is excited to help make your dancer shine.