Katrina Hidalgo

Katrina Hidalgo is a Filipina American dance artist, educator, and emerging choreographer from Bolingbrook, Illinois. She recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a BFA in Dance and currently joined South Chicago Dance Theatre for the 2026–27 season.

At Juilliard, Katrina performed works by Crystal Pite, Studio Wayne McGregor, William Forsythe, Alvin Ailey, José Limón, Jamar Roberts, and Hope Boykin, among others. She has also trained through programs including Springboard Danse, Ballet BC, and Orsolina28.

Alongside her performance career, Katrina is passionate about dance education, artistic collaboration, and choreography. During her time at Juilliard, she had two original works featured in Choreographic Honors 2025 and participated in numerous student choreographic workshops. In addition to her choreographic work, Katrina has taught at dance studios throughout New York and Chicago. While still in school, Katrina was awarded the Obremski/Works 2026 VISION Fellowship, which supports emerging AAPI artists in collegiate and university settings.

Now based in Chicago, Katrina is excited to deepen her roots within the city’s vibrant dance scene. She is especially excited to be back teaching at the dance studio she grew up in! Katrina looks forward to being a part of Inspire’s dance faculty and the Chicago dance community this year!