ABOUT

Bio

Kathryn Giometti is a performer based in the Los Angeles area. Originally from Fresno, California, Giometti spent most of her time studying classical ballet under the direction of Carla Stallings-Lippert. While training, she competed in the Youth America Grand Prix. Realizing her passion for dance, she moved to Long Beach to pursue a BFA in Dance at Cal State Long Beach. At Cal State Long Beach, Giometti studies modern, ballet, jazz, and choreography. Giometti's ballet piece From Dawn to Dusk was produced in the CSULB Contemporary Dance Concert. Giometti danced in works by many of the faculty members including Andrew Vaca, Nate Hodges, Colleen Dunagan, Rebecca Bryant, Sophiet Monat, and Lorin Johnson. Giometti has received scholarships and recognition including the Fred Bologna Dance Scholarship, the Department of Dance Scholarship, the Fine Arts Affiliates Scholarship,and the Carolyn Cunningham Scholarship.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work is largely influenced by classical ballet. As an artist, I enjoy the athleticism that is involved in performing movement as well as the musicality. I often look to explore the extremes of my movement. Other dancers that are able to push past what was previously thought possible inspire my work. When I dance, I like to play with the idea that the music can challenge my movement by pushing me to add flourishes that reflect the music.