Katie Bibens is a proud native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance, with a minor in Arts Administration, from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Following her studies, Katie pursued a professional dance career with Ballet Nebraska and performed as a guest artist with Osage Ballet, Ballet Vero Beach, and Ballet Concerto. 

With over ten years of teaching and choreographing experience, Katie has shared her passion for dance with students of all ages. She has worked with Bartlesville Civic Ballet, Stage Art Dance, and Children's Musical Theatre, and previously served as the Studio Manager and Primary Instructor at Nebraska City Dance Studio, where she supported more than 120 dancers and their families.

Beyond the world of dance, Katie works for the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau, promoting Tulsa as a premier destination for meetings, conferences, and conventions. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Art Maker LLC, an Osage nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts and arts education in the Pawhuska area. Outside of her professional endeavors, Katie enjoys dancing with OKM, gardening and vintage shopping. In her free time, she can often be found exploring Tulsa, spending time with her husband, Michael, and doting on their beloved fur baby, Hazel.