Tune in to our latest episode featuring the incredible Karen Ritchie, esteemed faculty member at Acrobatic Arts, as she takes us on a captivating journey reflecting on her 20 years as a Rockette! From humble beginnings to dazzling performances on grand stages, Karen's story is uniquely enriched with versatility and dynamism, showcasing the seamless fusion of athleticism and grace. Listen now as she imparts her wisdom and experiences, inspiring the next generation of performers.

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Karen Ritchie

Karen is a Canadian-born performer from Saskatchewan who spent her early years racing from the gym to the studio. She was a competitive artistic gymnast through the age of twelve, but when push came to shove, she chose to focus on dance. Her technical studies in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe and acro led her to a worldly dance career - from working as a dancer, tumbler and aerialist on cruise ships to performing multiple contracts at Tokyo Disney in Japan. 
 
In 2005, Karen became a Radio City Rockette and has been thrilled to perform across the United States and Canada in the Christmas Spectacular ever since. Karen has appeared on NBC’s the Today Show, the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, the Rockefeller Tree Lighting, the Tony Awards, the MTV VMA’s, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, America's Got Talent, the NBA All-Star Game and the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria. She can also be seen in the Hallmark movie “A Holiday Spectacular”, the Kasey Musgraves Christmas Show on Amazon Prime, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and a number of television commercials. 
 
Karen is on staff with Acrobatic Arts as a Course Conductor and Examiner and is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique. She has taught master classes and workshops at Radio City Music Hall and Broadway Dance Center, as well as in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami and Canada. When not performing, Karen resides in Florida spreading her love of dance, acrobatics and fitness with the Sunshine State!

Find Karen on IG: @KARENLRITCHIE   

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