Kathleen Boland
Owner/Artistic Director
Miss Katie began her dance training on Cape Cod Massachusetts at the age of 4, training and competing in various styles through her high school years.
She went on to further her education at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts where she continued her training as well as studying Pedagogy, Dance History, Dance composition, and Kinesiology to further her knowledge in the art of teaching dance. Miss Katie graduated as a double major from Dean College in 2010 with a Bachelors in Dance and an Associates in Health sciences.
From a very young age, she knew she was meant to be a dance teacher. Her teaching journey began 18 years ago while still in school through student teaching as well as starting an after school enrichment program at a local elementary school teaching kindergarteners through 5th graders Jazz and Hip Hop.
Since that first day of teaching she has gone on to teach throughout Massachusetts and North Carolina, choreographing award winning solos, as well as small groups, large groups, and production numbers.
It brings her such joy and fulfillment to watch her students grow to love and excel in this art form and considers it a blessing that she gets to pass on her knowledge and love of dance every day.
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She is excited to embark on her new journey as owner and artistic director of PowerHouse Dance Academy. and can't wait to see what this season brings.
April Rakes
Office Manager
April Rakes is a mama to three kids, who are all PowerHouse competition dancers. She is a homeschooling mama, barista and assistant manager at Common Ground and former public school teacher.
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She loves being a dance mom and cheering on all the students at PowerHouse!
Elea Rakes
Instructor
Bio coming soon.
Meet PowerHouse's Assistant Teachers
Chloe Whitcombe
Assistant Teacher
Chloe Whitcombe has been dancing for 13 years and she has been dancing under Miss Katie for the past 3 years. She is currently in ninth grade and enjoys playing the French horn and golf. Chloe's favorite style of dance is contemporary but musical theatre is a close second. She is looking forward to learning more in contemporary this year!
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Chloe will be competing on PowerHouse's Ruby Team, Large Group, and as a soloist this year. She will be your assistant teacher for your Wednesday Combo 2 class.
Malachi Rakes
Assistant Teacher
Malachi Rakes has been dancing for the past four years, all of them under Miss Katie. He is in sixth grade, loves Kit Kats, Sweet Tea and animals. Malachi's favorite style of dance is hip hop. He is excited to assist other dancers in learning new styles, tricks and steps this year!
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Malachi will be competing on PowerHouse's Ruby team, hip hop team, large group and as a soloist this year. He will be your assistant teacher in Pee Wee Hip Hop and Hip Hop 1/2.
Maddie Shock
Assistant Teacher
Maddie Shock has been dancing for the past 11 years and has been under Miss Katie for the last 6 years. She is in ninth grade, loves country music, has a huge Dr. Pepper obsession and her favorite saying is "What Would Jesus Do?" Maddie's favorite style of dance is hip hop. She is excited to expand her dance education, and learn new steps and tricks this year!
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