Three Quick Questions with Dance Instructor Kathryn Ann Key!

Kathryn Ann Key was born and raised in Sweet Home Alabama. She began dancing at age two with her mother as her dance teacher. Competitions, gymnastics and school dance teams consumed her time until she started dancing at the University of Alabama majoring in...none other than dance.  Whether it’s dancing alongside Jason Derulo on Good Morning America or starring in world tours with productions like Disney Live, Alvin & the Chipmunks and Smurfs, to performing for the biggest theme parks, music videos, cruise lines and television…She loves it all! Kathryn now find herself in the UK teaching jazz, musical theatre, and more at Shockout Arts. Click here to learn more!

Read on for three quick questions on Kathryn’s growth as a dancer.

1.)    Can you share a story about your early development as an artist? Were there times when you thought you were on the wrong path? How did you motivate yourself to move past it.

Being a professional dancer, especially in New York, could sometimes get me down especially if I didn’t get an audition I really wanted. When things seemed to spiral out of control I tried to regain a bit of that control back by taking sometime for myself whether that was reading a book, writing in my journal, or going to a yoga or meditation class. Usually, by grounding myself I was able to remember why I was doing what I was doing, dancing because it’s my passion.

2.)    How has art shaped you into the person you are today?

Art has shaped me into I am today because from a young age I was exposed to art galleries, musicals, and more. By having this inspirational consistently in my life it allowed my creative side to be fueled into my career. Even to this day I enjoy going to see art whether it be music, pottery, paintings, or readings.

3.)    What's the most important lesson a young artist might learn?

I would say the most important lesson a young artist might learn is that doing what you love in life means never having to work a day in your life and that is a beautiful feeling.