Different Drummer Dance is a studio + online education platform that’s dedicated to a mind, body, spirit approach to dance. We believe that dance is for anybody who has a body, that dancers should learn pirouettes + body positivity, + that dancers are much more than their reflections in the studio mirror.

FOR DANCE PARENTS

These aren't your mother’s dance classes. Every little girl (and boy!) needs a place to feel confident, unique, and bold. I offer fresh and big-hearted dance classes with lessons that last a lifetime and empower your child's mind, body and spirit. Check out our current class offerings in upstate New York!

FOR DANCE EDUCATORS

Bring body positivity, mindset + emotional wellness into your studio or dance classes. If your work feels more soul sucking than soul quenching it’s time for a transformation. A kick ass personal life and business don’t have to be mutually exclusive; I offer coaching, tools and resources to create confident, calm + empowered dancers, teachers + studio owners

ABOUT KATRENA

I’ve never felt like a typical ballerina.

I love ballet, but ballet hasn’t always loved me back.

Staring at myself in the ballet classroom mirror often left me wondering if I was too much, or not enough.

After 20+ years of dancing, and 10+ years of teaching, I'm now a builder of body positive dancers and educators, creating the products, classes, and communities I wish I had as a young dancer.

“Katrena has a gentle and kind way to make all of the kids feel comfortable to perform and most importantly, simply have fun!”

— Michele, dance parent