

Meet the Artists

Artistic Director and Founder
Katie Corrao
Katie Corrao is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Growing up just outside Manhattan gave her foundational training in both classical music and dance. She holds a BFA in Contemporary Dance and Choreography from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where she first began putting her work under the name KTCO. Katie devotes her practice to exploring the complexities of our shared humanity and embodiment of femininity.

Associate Director
Allison Ringelberg
Alison Ringelberg is a NYC-based actress and dancer. She is excited to be returning to KTCO as the Associate Director and is looking forward to all of the art and connections we have in store this year!

Dance Artist
Drew Allen
Drew Allen, from Bowie, Maryland, began dancing at the age of five. She continued her training at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, earning her BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance in 2024. Now in her second season with KTCO, she is excited to continue developing work rooted in curiosity, connection, and shared experience.

Dance Artist
Riley Haley
Riley is a New York-based choreographer and dance artist, and Co-Artistic Director of The Lamp Dance Theatre. She has worked with Limón Dance Company, Cardinal Movement, and Santa Barbara Dance Theater. Now in her second season with KTCO, she’s thrilled to begin a new creative process alongside such inspiring artists

Dance Artist
Zoë Robertson
Zoë is originally from Maple Valley, WA. She studied dance at the University of the Arts, prior to its closure, and continued her studies at Bennington College where she graduated in 2025. This is her first season with KTCO and she is looking forward to dancing with such an inspiring group of artists and she can’t wait to dive into the creative process next week!

Dance Artist
Gianna Scorzo
Gianna is originally from Chicago, IL. She studied dance at Marymount Manhattan College & graduated in 2024. This is her second season with KTCO and she is looking forward to exploring a new process alongside new faces

Dance Artist
Jax Schmaltz
Justine Kay is a New York-based interdisciplinary movement artist driven by curiosity and guided by research. They trained with Houston Contemporary 2 and earned a BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. This is Justine’s first season with KTCO, and they look forward to expanding their understanding of femininity through their lens as a non-binary artist, while contributing to an embodied, collaborative practice with others.

Dance Artist
Riliegh Timmerman
Born in Seattle, WA, Rileigh Timmerman (she/her) is a New York City-based movement artist. She received her BFA from The Ailey School and Fordham University and works as a freelance artist.
I’m excited to dance with and be a part of a beautiful community!

Guest Artist
Lindsey Swyers
Lindsey Swyers is a Brooklyn-based performance artist from Jackson, Mississippi. She studied at the University of the Arts and has performed on stages and in festivals across NYC, collaborating with local artists and exploring new creative projects. She's excited to grow and connect with new artists this season!