Choreography

creative insight & choreography for leaders in entertainment, Olympic athletes, international television shows, Fortune 500 companies, Animation studios, and more.

Entertainment

Katherine has been honored to collaborate with creative teams around the world. While “lights, camera, action” can offer a fun rush, she most enjoys the in-depth collaboration with directors, producers, fellow choreographers, lighting designers, financial stakeholders, and more to shape and execute on a shared vision. Whether strategizing camera angles or working with musical composers for the perfect crescendo in a piece, Katherine is dedicated to a memorable experience for the audience and a collaborative experience for the creative team.

Burbank, CA & Vancouver, B.C.
In this animated short produced by the world's leading animation studio, Katherine & husband, Ben Agosto, were hired to choreograph, perform, and embody the roles of the main characters grieving the loss of their child. Through close collaboration with veteran animation director, Malcon Pierce, producer Brad Simmons, videographer Jordan Cowan, and a wonderful animation team, Katherine & Ben worked to showcase the complexity and nuance of grief through the art form of ice dance. They were honored by the team's trust in them and in awe of the experience of watching their choreography and acting become animated. Katherine & Ben are deeply proud of the film and the impact it has had on audiences worldwide. The film can be viewed HERE
This promotional video for the "open-world action" anime-style video game, Wuthering Waves, imagines the character, Camellya, in a competitive figure skating environment. Katherine and husband, Ben Agosto, choreographed Camellya's competitive figure skating program and thank Winterstellar Studios for the fun collaboration. Jordan Cowan of On Ice Perspectives, filmed the choreographing and hundreds of thousands have viewed/liked behind-the-scenes footage of the reference choreography set next to the final animation.
Los Angeles, US & London, UK
In 2021 Katherine and partner, Ben Agosto, choreographed a fight scene on ice featured in the major motion film, Argylle, (directed by Mathew Vaugn) in collaboration with stunt legend, Brad Allan, and stunt choreographer, Guillermo Grispo. Casting, hiring, and directing skaters from around the world - Katherine and Ben worked to combine the grit of Hollywood stunts with the flow and grace of figure skating. The entire scene was filmed by skating videographer, Jordan Cowan of On Ice Perspectives, and the full team of producers, second unit directors, stunt performers, lighting directors, actors, costume designers, technicians, editors, and more made the project a true dream come true
Montreal, Canada
After success with their first skating show, “Crystal”, Cirque du Soleil set out to highlight figure skating through a hip-hop / rock lens. As the only female on the choreographic team for “Axel”, Katherine guided the movement aesthetic and style for the show’s lead protagonist.
Toronto, Canada
In a “dancing with the stars” format, CBC’s Battle of the Blades turns hockey players into figure skaters. Within a short 3-week training period and 6-week performance schedule, Katherine and her partner, Ben Agosto, packaged, branded, and choreographed their team to a 2nd place finish in Season 6.
Wolfsburg, Germany
Assisting on choreography of 40+ pieces to be performed within a 6-week holiday show schedule, Katherine contributed movement to pieces ranging in style from contemporary and classical to hip hop and 60’s rock.
Chicago, USA
Placing dancers on rooftops around the city of Chicago for an entire month, Katherine’s choreography and collaboration with performance artist, Josie Davis, intrigued commuters on their way to work, news outlets, and performance studies conferences around the US.

“Katherine Hill is a wonderful collaborator. She is creative, precise, and thoughtful. Her inspired and innovative mind brought energy and joy to the creative process.”

— Fernand Rainville, Cirque du Soleil's AXEL Director

Competition

For as long as she can remember, Katherine has made up skating programs. When she was young, she choreographed her own programs for local ice shows. Now, she choreographs programs for athletes on the largest of figure skating stages.

With an athlete-centered approach, she aims to deliver work that highlights a skater’s strengths while inspiring a newly developed sense of musicality, style, and confidence.

Past & Present Clients include:

Amber Glenn

Katherine & Amber began working together in 2022 after Amber failed to make the 2022 Olympic Team and decided to move to Colorado Springs for a new training environment. In the four years since, Amber has won 3 US National Titles, the 2024 Grand Prix Final, numerous Grand Prix events, and an Olympic Gold medal. Through four successful seasons together, Katherine & Amber root their creative collaboration in trust, honesty, and shared vision. Katherine is beyond proud of Amber for what she has accomplished and is honored Amber has trusted her with such an important chapter of her skating career.