DDF Team
Ms. Katie- Studio Director & Instructor
Ms. Katie, also known as Mrs. KT, grew up in Marlboro, NJ. She began dancing at 7 years old at her home studio, Dance Attitudes, and spent her summers training in New York City at the Joffrey Ballet School and the Complexions Contemporary Ballet School. KT was a competition dancer who won multiple regional titles and the national title of “Miss Senior Dancers Inc.” This accolade provided her with the opportunity to tour with Dancers Inc. and later become a competition judge for them. After graduating high school, KT attended Pace University, where she earned a BFA in Commercial Dance and a minor in Arts and Entertainment management. During her four years with Pace University’s Commercial Dance program, she trained with industry professionals such as Mandy Moore, Martha Nichols, Joey Dowling, Chloe Arnold, Tiler Peck, Dee Caspary, and more. During her time in NYC, KT performed at The Joyce Theater, Symphony Space, The Alvin Ailey Theater, and more! KT has been teaching dancers of all ages for over 12 years and is excited to bring her New York training to Naples, FL. Our DDF dancers are set to become the most dynamic our city has ever seen!
Miss Zoey- Studio Manager
Ms. Zoey a native of the small town of Park Hills, Missouri, is the dedicated office manager at Dynamic Dance Factory. She takes pride in her role, enjoying the variety of tasks she handles daily, but what she truly loves is creating a welcoming and home-like atmosphere for the studio's families. Zoey thrives on the challenge of learning something new each day and values the strong relationships she builds with the dancers and their families. Dance has been a lifelong passion for Zoey, beginning when she was just learning to walk and carrying her through her high school years. Outside the studio, she has a deep affection for animals and finds great joy in caring for them. When she needs a break, you'll often find her at the beach, soaking up the sunshine and relaxing with friends and family.
Miss Emma- Instructor
Miss Emma’s passion for dance began at 3 years of age. Emma has studied and performed many styles of dance including ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, contemporary, jazz and a wide variety of hip hop styles. Emma has performed in classic ballet productions, appeared in performances ranging from the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade to Flash Mob Events to half time shows for the Chicago Bulls, as well as traveled multiple times to dance for the International Tourism Festival in China. Emma has enjoyed performing and choreographing for local, regional and national dance competitions for her former dance studio and also for professional level competitions. During her tenure as a dance instructor and choreographer, she produced award winning routines for dancers aged 5-18. Emma earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by earning a Masters of Human Anatomical Sciences from Northern Illinois University. Emma has taught anatomy and physiology at various colleges and universities in Illinois, Texas, and Florida. With nearly a decade of fitness and wellness experience as a coach, Emma is passionate about helping others along their health journey through education of exercise, nutrition, and living a sustainable healthy lifestyle! She is excited to share her passion for dance, and the creative expression of emotion through movement with her students!
Miss Nicole- Instructor
Miss Nicole hails from New Jersey and brings over two decades of experience in the dance industry. Nicole began her dance training at the age of 2, mastering all genres of dance and earning numerous national titles as a competitive dancer. Her training includes Fine and Performing Arts High School in NJ. Nicole was a member of The NJ Dance Theatre Guild Ballet company where she performed various roles in The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Coppelia. Nicole has also studied in NYC at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway with accredited instructors such as Frank Hattecht, Charles Kelly, and Sheila Barker. For more than 20 years, she owned and directed two successful Performing Arts Centers and Dance Companies. Additionally, she co-founded Dancers Inc. National Dance Competition, where she helped shape the competitive dance landscape. For the past three years, Miss Nicole lived in California, focusing on teaching and choreographing while collaborating with acclaimed artists in the dance industry Her vast experience and dedication have established her as a respected mentor and leader. Miss Nicole’s greatest joy comes from seeing her students grow into mentors themselves, helping children reach their full potential.
Miss Mariah- Instructor
Miss Mariah started her dance journey when she was three years old. Mariah grew up in northern Vermont and studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theater at North Country School of Dance. She competed in many regional and national competitions, traveling around North America. Mariah started assisting with classes at age 12 and began teaching dance at age 16. Mariah studied elementary education at the University of Vermont where she also was a member of the UVM Dance Team. She now is an elementary school teacher, loves living by the beach and enjoys watching her students fall in love with dance in the studio!
Miss Belle- Instructor
Miss Belle is thrilled to be a part of the Dynamic Dance Factory family! Belle began dancing at the age of 3 and continued all the way through her senior year of high school, spending most of that time at BDA, which is now known as DDF. Throughout her dance journey, she discovered a passion for teaching while assisting with classes, which inspired her to pursue a degree in special education. After college, Belle returned to Naples to start her career as a special education teacher, while also taking on the role of a part-time dance instructor. Her ultimate goal is to merge these two passions by bringing adaptive dance to the studio and fostering an inclusive environment within the dance community. Belle is excited to combine her love for dance and teaching at DDF and looks forward to contributing to the future of the studio.