Kara is a native of Kansas City and trained under some of the most prestigious instructors including Nicole Romine (of Fame and Solid Gold). She is experienced in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, and lyrical and holds many regional and national titles in competitive dance. In her many years of teaching she’s earned the reputation of being a well-rounded and highly-respected artist and instructor. Kara is also a trained vocalist and has toured regionally and nationally as the lead vocalist for two rock bands. She has released four albums with her own bands, and has appeared as a guest vocalist on tracks with several local rock, hip-hop, and rap artists. Her credits include Stax of Wax at Worlds of Fun, musicals including Avenue Q, Rent, Godspell, and Into The Woods, as well as other community theatre productions including the shows at Starlight Theatre. Her film and television credits include Sarah, Plain and Tall and Skylark alongside Glenn Close and Christopher Walken. She is thrilled to be a part of the Donna’s School of Performing Arts staff!