Catherine Densham (nee Hancox)
NZAMD Tap and Jazz (Hons)
Principal, Catherine (Cat) Densham has had over 20 years in the dance industry beginning dancing at 6 years old. Cat has competed at competitions throughout New Zealand, including attending the PACANZ Young Performer of the Year Award four times, twice being placed in the top six dancers in New Zealand. She was also placed second in New Zealand in the Young Performer of the Year Song and Dance Award. At just 15 years of age, Cat won the NZAMD Gladys Tonkins Scholarship Award after being nominated by the NZAMD examiner by attaining Distinction in her exams.
After attaining a BA in Psychology from Otago University, Cat moved to Auckland and taught at The Dance Studio, students aged from 4 years old through to adults. While in Auckland, Cat had the opportunity to teach a special topic paper on tap dancing at Auckland University â€" a highlight of her career.
Cat is currently the Southern South Island Representative on the Board of the Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand (PACANZ) which run the annual Young Performer of the Year Awards as well as being a member of the Dunedin Tap Dancing Society. Cat often adjudicates tap and jazz competitions throughout New Zealand. While not dancing, she is mum to two year old Lucy.