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Kasi Kirkpatrick

Drill Company Director and Instructor - Frisco Studio

Frisco Studio

Kasi's love for dance began at age 3 in Odessa, Texas where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and hip hop at Dance Connection Dance Studio.  She graduated from Odessa High School in 2007 where she was the captain of the Odessa High Showgirls Dance Team.

Kasi continues her love for dance at Texas Woman's University where she trains in contemporary, modern, ballet and contemporary choreography and performance.  Kasi was recently awarded Outstanding Performer of the Year in Spring 2010 at Texas Woman's University and received a scholarship to go towards her B.A. in Dance which she plans to complete in Spring 2011.  She has trained with outstanding professors and choreographers such as Mary Williford, Shade, Shelley Padilla, Jordan Fuchs, Sarah Gamblin, and John Dixon.  Kasi has also attended classes and intensives from Debbie Allen, Mia Michaels, Tessandra Chavez, Dave Scott, Kim McSwain, Chris Jones, Teressa Espinosa, Mary Kudelka, Phlex, Leslie Scott, Tricia Miranda, Anthony Thomas, Nick Zborowski, Bill Young and Nicole Neidemeier.

Kasi has performed with choreographers and in concerts throughout North Texas, LA, Washington and Mexico.  Performing for Cholo Rock Concert by Jose Zamora, A Dancer's Anthology by Jessica Rosenberg, Debbie Allen Summer Hip Hop Intensive Concert, Urban Legends 2010, Pilot, Dance for the Planet, and American College Dance Festival.  Kasi also dances for Cholo Rock Dance Company created by Jose Zamora, which travels the US and Mexico performing concerts inspired by Mexican American Culture.

Kasi's choreography has won many National Awards including "Best Choreography" and was also featured at one of the 2010 Dallas Mavericks Pre Game Shows.  Kasi creates choreography by blending her knowledge of contemporary modern with her love of hip hop.  Kasi's ear for musicality fused with her aggressive, invigorating dance style produces an unforgettable moment the audience and dancers can experience together.