FACULTY/CHOREOGRAPHER


                    

Miss Katie Geeck, a native of Chalmette, Louisiana, began her formal training with Heather
Nuckley. She was a member of the Modern Conceptions of Dance Repertoire for four years. During
this time she received numerous scholarships including an advanced scholarship to study at the EDGE
P.A.C. for four weeks in Los Angeles, California. Upon graduation from Chalmette High School,
Geeck assisted with choreography for the Chalmette High School Charmers leading them to many state
and national titles.
         In 2005, she continued to train at The University of Southern Mississippi. Geeck received
extensive training in modern, ballet, Bartineff Fundamentals, rhythmic analysis, music resources,
dance history, improvisation, dance composition, classroom management, and teaching methods. She
was also a member of the Southern Mississippi Repertory Dance Company where she performed in
numerous student and faculty pieces. She also choreographed a piece titled “What Awaits” which was
selected for their main stage concert series. Geeck attended the American College Dance Festival
where she had the opportunity to perform in both the adjudicated and informal concerts. She also
attended the Florida Dance Festival in Miami, Florida on a partial scholarship where she studied
advanced ballet, advanced jazz, advanced modern, and improvisation/cool collaborative dances. Miss
Geeck was awarded the Most Outstanding Dance Educator Award from the dance faculty in 2009.
While at USM, Geeck choreographed for La Studio’s Hub City Dance Ensemble for three years.
She was also the Performance Company Director for Hattiesburg Dance Alliance in 2008. Her
choreography has been recognized regionally and nationally. She has also had students represent the
Southern region at NYCDA’s National Season Finale in New York City as regional outstanding
dancers. Geeck, a USM honor graduate, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance
Education.
         Upon graduation Miss Geeck was a faculty member at the Pensacola Junior College
Summer Dance Workshop where she taught modern technique classes. She also traveled to New
York City where she took class from Sonya Tayeh who is a featured choreographer on “So You
Think You Can Dance.” This dance year was Katie’s first year as a faculty member with Modern
Conceptions of Dance. She taught ballet, pointe, modern, tap, and hip hop. Katie also choreographed
dance pieces for Repertoire that was awarded high score awards. Miss Geeck was also a judge for
Trist Middle School dance team tryouts as well as the American All Star National Dance Team
Championship in Orlando, Florida.
         This summer Miss Geeck will be teaching ballet classes at the Summer Solstice Dance
Intensive in Gonzales, Louisiana. She will also be choreographing competition routines for
numerous dance teams including the University of Southern Mississippi Southern Misses. She is
most excited to embark on another four day intensive in New York City for the New York City Dance
Alliance National Competition and Convention. Katie would like to thank Heather for allowing her to
share her love for dance with the students at Modern Conceptions of Dance.