BIO

Catherine Krebs was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and began her formal dance training at The Academy of Dance Arts. She primarily trained with former River North Dance Company member Ricky Ruiz in jazz and contemporary. Through The Academy, Catherine learned Balanchine technique under Sherry Moray, a protege of Maria Tallchief, and learned Vaganova technique from Irina Starovoitova. In 2019 Catherine received a scholarship from NYCDA to attend Point Park University, where she performed in pieces created by Candace Brown, Bob Fosse, Jesse Factor, Rocker Verastique, Pearlann Porter and Yamoussa Camara. Through September 2021 to May 2023, Catherine managed and was the content creator for PPU Dance Department Instagram. Catherine has also started her own media business, CEK Creative, where she is able to share her passion for photography and filmmaking. 

Now residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Catherine graduated with her Bachelors of Fine Art in Dance from Point Park University in April of 2023. Her journey has extended beyond Pittsburgh as she has choreographed and danced backup at the Pre-Grammy Tribute Gala in Los Angeles this past February. Other credits include performing in Destiny Rising at The Joyce Theater in New York City, Carnegie Museum of Art’s Ecolution Fashion Show, as well as appearances in the Pittsburgh Opera Fashion Show, and multiple Pittsburgh Fashion Weeks. Catherine recently showcased her debut professional work, “Innovatore,” in August of 2023 at the Space Upstairs.

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