Katie Corrao is a contemporary freelance dancer based in New York City. She began her formal training at Seven Star School of Performing Arts, where she studied both contemporary and commercial dance. Her love for the art form deepened with the introduction of modern and contemporary techniques under the guidance of Mary Grace McNally and Catie Leasca.
Katie went on to pursue her BFA in Contemporary Dance from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where she refined her technique and artistic voice under the mentorship of Kurt Douglas, Marissa Parmenter, and others. While at the Conservatory, she performed in works by renowned choreographers including Lonnie Landon, Crystal Perkins, Michelle Manzanales, and Thang Dao. She was also selected for the first-ever all-female cast of José Limón’s "Unsung".
Now residing in New York City, Katie continues to freelance with choreographers and collaborators she believes in, dedicated to sharing work that reflects courage, identity, and connection.
As a Dancer
As a choreographer
Throughout her life, Katie has found her most authentic voice through choreography. From an early age, she was compelled to investigate bodies and movement, driven by an instinct to understand humanity. This lifelong dedication led her to The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where she studied creative process with Danny McCusker and received mentorship from Diane Arvanites.
While in school, Katie premiered several works and began curating KTCO, a contemporary dance company committed to exploring the complexities of female identity and experience.
As an Educator
Katie Corrao began her journey as a dance educator in high school, teaching younger students at her home studio, where she quickly fell in love with the mentorship and influence teaching allows.
Her teaching philosophy centers on creating space for students to explore their artistic identities, uncover their voices, and share themselves with vulnerability and courage. Currently teaching modern and contemporary dance at multiple studios across the tri-state area, Katie emphasizes both technique and artistic expression. Her classes weave together foundations of coordination, stability, and weight with opportunities for students to use the studio as their playground for creative discovery.
