Cat Cogliandro
They/Them
Celebrity Faculty
Celebrity loves having Cat Cogliandro on our amazing faculty! Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Cat received their BFA in Dance from State University of New York at Purchase. Since then, Cat has worked with esteemed choreographers such as Cherice Barton, Al Blackstone, Tyce Diorio, Mike Esperanza, Jason Gorman, Juliette Irons, Sonya Tayeh, Teddy Tedholm, and Andrew Winghart. They have been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, The New York Times, Dance Informa, and more. You can also find them dancing in the movie Supporting Characters, directed by Daniel Schechter, as well as the newest The Neighbourhood music video, “R.I.P. 2 My Youth,” directed by Hype Williams and supervising choreographer, Ian Eastwood. Cat was also one of 10 choreographers chosen to compete in Nigel Lythgoe’s new competitive choreography show, Every Single Step. Cat has taught at professional studios worldwide such as Movement Lifestyle, Millennium Dance Complex, Broadway Dance Center, Peridance, BASE, as well as for many international dance events. They are also the creator of their own self-love workshop called Soul Meets Body and SoulSync, as well as their own dance company, catastrophe! Cat is also the co-director of The Dance Safe, an organization fighting to create safer spaces via the centering survivors and helping the industry become educated, responsible, accountable, and healed. Celebrity is thrilled for you to experience Cat’s talent, they are excited to share their unique style with you at Celebrity Conventions!