1. Kate JablonskiChoreographer Andrea Varela and Ella Goodheart Period 6

2. Biography • Impact Dance Studio-attended lessons throughout middle school • Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Program (New York City)-began training for professional career 

3. Awards • Leo's Jazz Dance Choreography Competitive Event at Jazz Dance World Congress • won Silver Choreography Award (2007) • received Gold Leo’s Award (2009) • CapezioA.C.E. Award-finalist for Choreographic Excellence (2009) • Dance Chicago’s Choreographer of the Year (2013)

4. Impact • Hairspray-choreographed this All-State production (2009) • debuted at Krannert Center at University of Illinois • I Was Just A Card” music video (Laura Marling)-choreographed and co-directed alongside Brian Lipchink • Foundations Performance Center-co-founded with Amber Alonzo of Expression Dance Studio (2011) • home to Kate’s company

5. Beyond Words Dance Company-owner and artistic director • Camp Kate (founded in 2010)-3 day intensive during the summer • The Kate JablonskiStatement (founded in 2012)-professional company for elite dancers, ages 18 and up • training for a career in dance performance • Based near Chicago

6. Photographs

7. Upcoming Events • “Judgment”-(The Kate Jablonski Statement) on DVD • “The Gallery”-(Beyond Words) on DVD

8. Ella’s Personal Statement I was inspired to watch Kate's videos on YouTube during a choreography course in middle school. From the start, I loved the musicality and pedestrian-like movements displayed in her dances. The dancers too, were able to display Kate’s flowing, yet sharp movements, and moreover, they stayed in sync with one another throughout the entirety of the piece. I quickly grew to love Kate’s choreography and look forward to her new works.

9. Andrea’s Personal statement After watching a few of Kate’s videos, I fell in love with her pieces. Her movement was strong, yet elegant, which made me want to watch more of her choreography. I love the simple movement she tends to use and the song choices. Her dancers are amazing and make her ideas come to life.

10. Quiz • Where did Kate start her professional training? • A) Impact Dance Studio • B) Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Program • C) Expression Dance Studio • What is the name of the company that Kate owns and is an artistic director? • A) The Kate Jablonski Statement • B) Camp Kate • C) Beyond Words • What award did Kate received this year? • A) Silver Choreography Award • B) CapezioA.C.E. Award • C) Dance Chicago’s Choreographer of the Year

11. Videos • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfqx6jMTyGw • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN0AyGVN-eY • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um8Ewt6fuTs

12. Contact Information • www.beyondwordsdancecompany.com • www.beyondwordsdancecompany.com/the-kate-jablonski-statement/ • www.youtube.com/user/katieshmatee • www.facebook.com/kate.jablonski.3 ‎