Katelyn Simpson grew up in Savannah, GA, where she began dancing at the age of 5. Originally, she had aspirations of becoming a figure skater, but ultimately, taking ballet made more sense. Being classically trained in ballet became a foundation for many growing skills, which translated into various genres of dance including tap, lyrical, modern, musical theater, and jazz. Participating in weekly classes, summer intensives, and competitions, one highlight was winning the Judge’s Choice Award for her musical theater piece at a competition in Myrtle Beach. She thrived as a student dancer for 13 years.
Katelyn is also one of four siblings and grew up with three brothers, one of whom has physical disabilities. Her experience growing up around different types of therapy for individuals with a wide range of physical and emotional needs deeply shaped her perspective. It instilled in her a strong desire to help children not only channel their energy into something they love but also to support their sensory and emotional needs in the process. In her classes, she strives to create a compassionate, inclusive environment where students can thrive both physically and emotionally.
Having graduated high school, Katelyn now teaches at Tybee Ballet Theater, inspiring a passion for dance in the next generation.