KATELYN DE VRIES

Versatile performing artist with extensive dance experience and training in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, Irish dance, musical theater, and acrobatics. Experienced competitive dancer, choreographer, team captain, musical theater performer, singer as a mezzo-soprano, and acrobat with a background in live entertainment. Trained gymnast through Level 7 with advanced tumbling skills. Brings strong stage presence, versatility, athleticism, musicality, leadership, and the ability to combine dance, vocals, acting, and acrobatics in high-energy live performances.

                                - HIP HOP                                                            - ACROBATICS  

                                - BALLET                                                             - GYMNASTICS

                                - JAZZ                                                                 - WEST COAST SWING

                                - CONTEMPORARY                                            - EAST COAST SWING

                                -LYRICAL                                                             - IRISH DANCE

                                - MUSICAL THEATRE                                         - HEELS  

• Academy of Ballet Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida, Advanced Ballet, Current
• Geilys Irish Dance Academy, Clearwater, Florida, Irish Dance, Current
• Gulf Coast Dance Center, Ballet & Contemporary
• Tuttero Dance Academy, Jazz

• Competitive Dancer
• Choreographer
• Team Captain, TRIBE DANCE TEAM, 08/2014 - 05/2018, Four years of competitive hip-hop dance team experience., Served as team captain, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and responsibility., Choreographed team routines for two years., Competed at the Florida Team Talent / National Teen Talent Competition; team received 1st Place., Competed at the International Teen Talent Competition; team received an Honorable Mention., Performed high-energy choreography requiring precision, musicality, stamina, teamwork, and stage presence.
• Acrobat / Ensemble Performer, 8 O'CLOCK THEATRE, Largo, Florida, 08/2023, Performed as an acrobat and ensemble performer in Barnum., Sang and danced extensively as part of the ensemble throughout the production., Combined acrobatics, vocal performance, dance, and character work in a live theatrical setting., Performed during a two-week production run under the direction of Jason Tucker.
• Performer
• Lead & Ensemble Roles, COMMUNITY THEATER, Pinellas County, Florida, since 2006 Participated in 13 local community theater productions, including multiple lead roles., Extensive experience combining acting, singing, and dancing in live productions., Developed strong stage presence, memorization, character development, ensemble collaboration, and live-performance skills.

SIDE ARIEL 

FRONT WALKOVER

BACKHANDSPRING

STUNT WORK

• Free Chapel College, Certificate in music
• Summit Salon Academy, Board-Certified Cosmetologist, 2021 (valedictorian)
• High School Diploma 4.0 GPA class of 2019

Height: 5'4" Weight 115lbs