Dynamic Dance Factory

Dynamic Dance Factory is a dance studio in Gulf Gate Estates, FL. Formerly known as Backstage Dance Academy, the studio has served the Naples dance community since 2005, offering a diverse range of classes for dancers of all ages and levels, from beginners to professionals. The studio operates on Livingston Road and can be reached by phone at (239) 566-3535, with summer hours running Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM and the studio closed on weekends.

The studio is led by Ms. Katie, also known as Mrs. KT, the studio director and instructor. She grew up in Marlboro, New Jersey, began dancing at age 7 at her home studio Dance Attitudes, and spent summers training in New York City at the Joffrey Ballet School and the Complexions Contemporary Ballet School. As a competition dancer she won multiple regional titles and the national title of "Miss Senior Dancers Inc.," an honor that led to her touring with Dancers Inc. and later serving as a competition judge for the organization. After high school she attended Pace University, earning a BFA in Commercial Dance with a minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. During her four years in the program she trained with industry professionals including Mandy Moore, Martha Nichols, Joey Dowling, Chloe Arnold, Tiler Peck, and Dee Caspary, and she performed at The Joyce Theater, Symphony Space, and The Alvin Ailey Theater in New York City. She has been teaching dancers of all ages for over twelve years. The studio manager is Miss Zoey, a native of Park Hills, Missouri, who oversees daily operations and works to create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. The studio focuses on developing dancers as athletic artists, combining strong technique with expressive artistry and dynamic movement across both classical and commercial styles.

Since 2005, Dynamic Dance Factory has been part of the Naples dance scene under Ms. Katie's direction, drawing on her professional training and competition background to cultivate well-rounded dancers in Southwest Florida.