Felíz Quinceañera, Matisse!
Congratulations Matisse on your very special birthday! This weekend, the Ouderk Pool Gamache family celebrated the start of young womanhood for their little girl, Matisse, who turned 15 years old. Her birthday celebration took place at The San Francisco Boathouse in Lake Merced on Saturday January 20, 2018. These last five months have truly been a blessing working with Matisse, her mothers Joyce and Edwige, her big brother Max, and all of her Damas and Chambelanes for choreog


New Year, New You!
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Congratulations, Juanita and Don!
Congratulations to this beautiful couple who got married under a weeping willow on a bright and sunny day at Wedgewood in San Ramon, CA on Saturday September 30, 2017. I met the Bride and her Maid of Honor at The Luxe Bridal Show in San Francisco. Since then, Juanita and Don have been dancing with me for a year and a half to prepare for their Dream Come True Wedding Day. Their First Dance was choreographed to Once Upon A Dream, a song featured in Walt Disney's Classical film,


Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett!
After a few months of sprucing up their dancing skills, Allison and Jesse tie the knot on September 16, 2017 at the Elks Lodge in San Mateo, CA! These two lovebirds did their First Dance to Dan and Shay's- From the Ground Up. Their style of dance was Contemporary with a touch of Latin. Allison's Father-Daughter Dance was a traditional style of Waltz to My Girl by the Temptations, and Jesse's Mother-Son Dance was to My Wish by Rascal Flatts with Grandmother jumping in, catchin


Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Xiao!
Congratulations to Samantha and Harry who got married this past weekend at The Convent in Hunter Valley, Australia! This beautiful couple danced their First Dance to Sixpence None the Richer's Kiss Me. When I first met them in person, they already had latin dance under their belts. Adding to their dance technique, we incorporated a splash of modern, lyrical ballet, and lifts! The beautiful bride changed out of her gorgeous wedding gown into this beautiful glittery and fun dre


Japan and China: Here We Come!
I hope everyone had a safe and memorable Labor Day weekend with all your family and friends! My husband and I went home to San Diego to visit our family, and our youngest niece, Charlotte, turned 1! It was so fun being able to witness her birthday and celebrate with the whole family. As we were coming back to the Bay Area, we came to realize that this season will be bringing in a lot of fun activities. As Kateetak Studios utilizes and shares the space with United Studios of S


A True Virtuoso
Ever hear of a musician with a remarkable talent to create a magical tune out of thin air? "That's music to the ears," one would say when hearing Ben's work. Not only does he have the talent to create music, Ben also has the talent to play anything he hears by ear. Along with this God-send talent, he is KateetaK Studios official DJ! If there's ever a song you want for your special event, you can count on Ben to make it happen! Can't make up your mind on one song choice? Not t


Using your Breath In Transition
This week must be a pretty hectic one if you're juggling multiple tasks all at once after a comfortable summer break. While we're all in transition to getting back in the groove--- stop and take a deep breath for a second, count to three, and slowly release your breath. Repeat this three times. Here below, we have Juanita and Don in the middle of their First Dance. This week, we have officially completed the choreography for their surprise dances! Yes, that's right-dances! St


It's Back-to-School Time!
After a wonderful summer, making memories with family and friends...it's that time of year to gear up and get ready for school to start! Whether you're a returning student or a parent or sibling or legal guardian...what are you doing to mentally prepare yourself to get back in the groove? After a long vacation of relaxation and not a care in the world of having to be somewhere by a certain time, this transition can be quite the challenge. Here are some recommended tips to hel


Happy National Dance Day!
In honor of National Dance Day, I've managed to complete a First Dance choreographed piece for this beautiful couple pictured above, Samantha and Harry. They will be getting married in Australia in one month! Let the countdown begin- it's officially wedding month for these two lovebirds! Their First Dance is choreographed to Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer. Their dance consists of a blend of Lyrical Ballet, Modern infused with a touch of Latin styles. National Dance Day

