Katie has had experience in fashion runway shows (both as a model and dancer) and also editorial work. She has also done hair and makeup modelling.

Katie has been an actress from a very young age and has always aspired to get heavily and extensively in the acting industry. Her involvement has included Musicals, Theatre Productions, TV and Screen, Film, Plays and Drama eisteddfods from the young age of 5.

She has had extensive and continuous involvement with Musicals and the theatre. In 2003 she played 'Gretl' in the Igntians Musical Society's Production of The Sound of Music, in 2003 she also played 'Anna' in Jack and The Beanstalk at Brisbane Arts Theatre, 'Emily' in Humbug in 2007 at Brisbane Arts, and roles in Grease, Fame, Shout!, and most recently acclaimed the lead of 'Ethel' in Footloose. She has also had involvement in Harvest Rain Theatre Company, Australian Acting Academy & Rossi Casting Agency. Katie was a member of Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) in 2007 and 2009.

From a very young age Katie would compete yearly at local and national Drama eisteddfods. She also recieved bursaries leading to her Star Now Nominations. Her speech and drama experience includes; storytelling, public speaking, impromptu speaking, character recital, osca wilde readings, prepared prose, dramatic interpretation, and prepared reading. Katie also went on to complete Speech and Drama exams.

Katie is advanced in her acting technique and is able to offer a range of skills and abilities to any casting director. She has trained in all styles of theatre. Her experience varies in realism, commedia del arte, theatre sports, brechtian theatre, shakespeare, clowning, storytelling, process drama, applied theatre, modernism, absurdism, 20th century performance, documentary drama, musical theatre, public speaking, method acting, improvisation, naturalism, stage combat. She has a vast amount of experience for Stage and Screen, after much tv experience, stage productions and short films.

She also studied Drama at QUT in 2009, as a QUT start accelerated student. She was a member of TheatreSports and competed in competition with teams making it to the final heats in 2009.

Katie has been teaching drama and performance technique for theatre to young children (preschool - grade 7) since the start of 2009 and has been a performer/entertainer for the young age group.

Katie has studied extensive programs with NIDA (Brisbane) this year.

Katie has been involved in the music component of the performing arts from the age of 5 with experience ranging in all styles majoring in musical theatre and indie/acoustic music. Katie plays the guitar and piano to accompany herself in the indie/acoustic style.

Katie has been dancing from the age of 5. Her first style she trained in was latin and ballet. Since then she has trained in many styles including classical ballet (pointe, demi, character), contemporary, jazz, tap, cabaret, musical theatre, acrobatics, hip hop, locking, popping, latin, acrobatics, funk, cheerleading, break, dancehall, and burlesque. She also studied gymnastics with Club Dynamite. Katie has focused mainly on classical dance for the past 13 years, but is now primarily a commercial dancer specialising in commercial hip hop, contemporary and jazz technique.


In 2008 Katie was a member of Urban Ignition Youth Dance Company choreographed by Claire Marshall. Urban Ignition is a youth dance company for advanced contemporary dancers.

In 2009, Katie studied at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) in 2009 in an accelerated dance program with the full time university students. This program focused on technique and training for dancers aiming to enter the industry. She exited with distinctions. She studied theoretical aspects as well as the training itself.

Katie has competed in many dance eistedfodds around Queensland and also been a member in many dance teams for her high school and externally at dance schools and companies.

Katie is currently studying RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Advanced 1 ballet and plans to finish the entire syllabus. She has studied classical ballet extensively, aswell as pilates and yoga.

Katie has had extensive experience as a professional commercial dancer in the industry. She has been involved as a dancer for many award shows and a podium dancer for various Brisbane nightclubs.

Katie has taught dance primarily in ballet, jazz and hip hop. She has taught from the ages of 5 to 30 and from beginner to advanced. She believes strongly in offering development to disadvantaged children who show a strong ability and natural talent and believes everyone should be offered equal opportunities. She is now teaching at schools/studios around Brisbane as a hip hop/commercial jazz teacher.

In 2010, Katie assisted with the direction the event 'Dance With Me' which was a National Youth Week project, supported through the Lord Mayor's Creative City Initiative. Our mission is to show people how creative, fun & accessible dance is in Brisbane. With a mission to 'collaboratively inspire people to make dance a part of their lives, showcase all forms of dance, provide links to the many dance opportunities throughout Brisbane and to get a massive number of people dancing.' 'Dance With Me' had massive publicity and over 1000 people and over 20 dance organisations involved.

DANCE TEACHING (CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/ASSISTING in Hip Hop, Hip Hop Dance Crews Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Drama, Music)

Christian Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA), Capalaba Primary School, Windsor Primary School, St Lucia Vacation Care, Elite Entertainment Studios, Ipswich West State School, Blair State School, Marburg State School, Mad Dance House, Ormeau Woods College, Park Ridge High School, Marsden State High, Upper Coomera State High School, Pacific Pines High School, Loganlea State High School, Sheldon College (Prep – Yr 7), Dance Teams (Junior and Senior), Fresh Elements Dance Studio, Premier Dance Academy, Clarissa Hill Dance Academy, V Hub Dance, Community dance workshops (Various locations), Shailer Park High School, Windaroo State High School, Browns Plains State High School , Pacific Pines High School and dance workshops with Boystown Kids