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CAT SANTOS BIOGRAPHY
Born in Sydney, Cat trained at All Starz Performing Arts Studio, Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, and Brent Street Studios, earning her Cert IV in Dance in 2010.
Her impressive performance credits include working with Ricky Martin, Katy Perry, Nick Jonas, Macklemore, and Zara Larsson, as well as starring in multiple seasons of The Dream Dance Company.
Beyond performing, Cat has made waves as a choreographer for film (Skinford 2), TV (X Factor Australia, Dance Boss), large-scale productions (Opera Australia’s Carmen), and corporate brands. She was also the 2017 winner of the Next Choreographers Award and is an ambassador for the Australian Dance Festival.
As an industry leader and educator, Cat is dedicated to empowering young dancers—helping them master technique, build confidence, and develop the mindset needed to succeed in the dance world.