Katie Borthwick

Why Intrepidus Dance?

I wanted to dance for Holly because she is a good choreographer and teacher, I have much to learn from her, but most of all because she makes it fun to dance in this capacity. I like the company members and how they dance, everyone is really talented and exciting. The mission of the company is great and it fits in well right now with the rest of my life.

Why & when did you begin dancing?

I began dancing in the womb I think, but started professional training around the age of 9. I liked how it felt to dance, I liked the praise I got. Later found I liked the I could explore my emotions and the way it helped me as an escape or positive outlet I suppose.

Little dancing Katie looking ultra-adorable!

What styles of dance do you specialize in?

Contemporary Ballet, Modern, Theatrical Jazz.

Who is your dance icon & why?

I really like Misty Copeland for challenging how we accept different body types in dance.

Describe yourself in one word:

Blessed

Would you rather have super strength or super intelligence?

Super Strength 

What is your music preference?

Any music that Holly uses I usually like, we have really similar taste in dance music. She always uses the songs I've been listening to non-stop.

What's your favorite movie or TV show & why?

The Avengers. I like superhero story type movies.

Leo DiCaprio

What do you do in your spare time?

Walk around Greenlake, take care of my mini-schnauzer Zoey, go to church lectures and groups, volunteer stuff, eat at restaurants with friends, go on dates, shop, Pilates, drink a lot of coffee, host parties and entertain...

Do you have any phobias?

Nope. But I don't like heights, or spiders, or snakes, or swimming in large bodies of water.

Lastly, what's a piece of advice/encouragement you would give to your 15-year-old self?

Don't waste another second allowing negativity to lose Hope. Love yourself. Enjoy the present.

Photo courtesy of S. Weissbach Photography.

Photo courtesy of S. Weissbach Photography.