Faculty

Katlyn Morahan, Director

Tap, Jazz, Ballet

Ms. Katlyn Morahan started her dance teaching career assisting in classes when she was only twelve years old. Her lifelong dream was always to have her own dance program and share her love of dance and performing with the next generation. After teaching for several years at studios all over the Upper West Side, Katlyn founded Morahan Arts and is grateful that she accomplished her goal and can bring her values of small class sizes and personal attention to her students every day. Through a combination of fun and hard work, Morahan Arts students learn how to accomplish goals together, while achieving key performance skills that translate far beyond the stage. Katlyn's students are continually recognized at competitions for their commitment to musicality and performance quality.

Katlyn began her dance training at the age of six in Buffalo, New York, and continued her studies at studios throughout Reading, Pennsylvania, and Syracuse, New York, choreographing multiple musical theater and opera productions, and teaching students of all ages in various disciplines including tap, jazz, ballet, and theater dance along the way. Upon moving to New York City in 2010, she has benefitted from numerous professional development and advanced training opportunities at Steps on Broadway.

Katlyn received her Bachelors degree in Journalism with a minor in Theater from Syracuse University and has her Masters in Performing Arts Administration from New York University. Katlyn is also the founder of Morahan Arts and Media, a boutique marketing and public relations company for performing arts organizations and artists.

Payton Brewster

Jazz

Payton Brewster graduated in 2024 with a Masters Degree in Teaching Dance in the Professions at New York University Steinhardt. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2023 and a minor in Business of Entertainment. Throughout her training, Payton has performed work by many artists including Trisha Brown, Spencer Theberge, Talia Favia, Chaz Buzan, and Martha Nichols. She was also a rehearsal assistant for repertoire by Bill T. Jones performed by Second Avenue Dance Company. A South Florida native, Payton formally trained at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and Dancetown. Payton is currently a strength training coach at Solidcore.

Kaitlin McCann

Ballet, Young Dancer

Kaitlin McCann is a passionate and experienced arts educator and dancer. She earned her Master of Arts in Dance Education from New York University and is certified in all levels (Pre-Primary through Level 7) of American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum. For the past seven years she has taught students ranging in age from toddlers to adults and choreographed for performances at Notre Dame University, IN and Saint Mary’s College, IN. She strives to empower her students, providing a supportive learning environment while instilling discipline, technique, and artistry.