KATE THOMPSON

Kate Thompson, originally from Wangaratta, studied at Brent Street Studios in Sydney. This foundation set the stage for a move to London and a 12-year dance career, sharing stages with artists such as Shania Twain, Dua Lipa, Jason Derulo, Kelly Rowland, Adam Lambert, Ru Paul, Ava Max, Camila Cabello, Mabel, Olly Murs, James Arthur, Take That and Mahalia. Kate performed on popular TV platforms like The X Factor, three seasons of The Masked Singer UK, Britain’s Got Talent, Queen Of The Universe and prestigious award shows such as the BRIT Awards, MTV EMAs and The Summertime Ball in front of 90,000 people at Wembley Stadium. She was part of the original West End cast of Rip It Up, working with stars from Strictly Come Dancing. Kate was also a dance captain for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, where she was trusted to work with over 200 volunteers.

She was an integral part of the core dance team for Disney's live-action film 'The Little Mermaid', collaborating with renowned Director and Choreographer Rob Marshall to map out the dance and movement, puppeteering, stunts and more during pre-production and throughout filming.

Transitioning from the spotlight to behind the camera, Kate delved into Movement Direction. She played pivotal roles in campaigns for global brands like Moncler and Palm Angels, orchestrated dynamic live events for Qatar Airways, and steered the visual narrative for Edeline Lee during London Fashion Week. She also assisted Emmy Award Winning Director, Jamie Neale for Cheap Cut’s ‘Make Me Wanna Dance’ music video. Kate's creativity was further spotlighted when she crafted the opening sequence for BBC's 'The Greatest Dancer'. Here, her silhouette was not only featured but became the emblematic logo of the production.