KATE SIMPSON

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Kate Simpson trained at Ballet Center of Houston under the direction of Gilbert Rome and Victoria Vittum. She has attended summer programs hosted by Joffrey Ballet, Boston Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and Charleston Ballet Theatre. Before joining Charleston Ballet Theatre Kate danced as a Trainee with the Louisville Ballet performing corps de ballet roles in ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Coppelia, and La Bayadere. Having danced as an apprentice during the 2011/2012 season Kate is excited to return for her second season with CBT as a company member.