Kora was born in Seattle, Washington, and has been dancing since she was 5 years old.  Taking it seriously at the age of nine, she competed with a number of partners before finally finding the perfect fit in her current partner, Simeon. Together they have been invited to perform in countries all over the world including:  Seoul, South Korea; Shanghai, China; Santiago, Chile; Moscow, Russia; Blackpool, England; and Sofia, Bulgaria.

When asked what she enjoys most about dancing, Kora said the feeling of the air rushing past her face when she really gets going. She also loves the feeling in Standard and Smooth when her body is in one direction and her head is in the complete opposite direction “like her body is gumby… and yet totally in control. It’s such an awesome experience!”.

Kora’s favorite thing about teaching is students who love diving into subjects and exploring them to their fullest extent. There are so many dimensions to dancing and long term projects thrill her, so she loves students who are in it for the long haul so that they can dig deep and develop each and every dimension together.  

A well known expert, she has coached Junior and Youth competitors to Regional and National titles, and is sought after for her knowledge of International Standard and Latin, as well as her choreographic abilities. Kora will coach students of any age, and is also available to choreograph in any style, for competitions or shows, judging, as well as consultations for hair, makeup, and costume design. 

Please note that lesson times available with this instructor are very limited, and therefore are charged at a higher rate than with other studio instructors. Lessons are $125 for adults and $105 for youth