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Now 17, KiLeigh Bradford Williams has had the opportunity to travel the world as a professional tap dancer
since the age of 11. She has worked for New York Stage Original TapKids for the past 6 years as an
original cast member never missing a performace. She has toured in over 30 states, Mexico twice and The
Kingdom of the Netherlands three times. In 2005 she perfomed at the Royal Theater Carre' for the Queen of
the Netherlands.
At the age of 12 she was selected to perform for 10 wks in "Prodigy, kids with unbeliveable talents" a
David Saxe Production. Soon after she was featured in Young Dancers Magazine Jan/Feb issue. Later in the
same year TK appeared on there first National Television performace, the Jerry Lewis MD Telethon. Touring
Holland for 3 weeks in 2006 and 2007 she visited and performed in over 20 different citys. The summer of 2007
while on tour in the states she had one of her most moving and rewarding visits and performances at Paul
Newman's "Hole in the wall camp" for terminally ill children.
Starting dance at the age of 3, KiLeigh followed in her big sisters footsteps at LaDanz Studio in Marion.
At the age of 8 she was winning tap scholarships at regional competitions, knowing soon after Tap was her
gift that came so naturally.
She also has studied Ballet, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Swing and Ballroom dancing over her 14 years of dance.
Working and teaching at Dancers Edge in 2004/2005 and joining CSA in 2006 she has shared her passion of tap
with hundreds of young students.
KiLeigh has had training from some of the country top tap teachers, Jason Samaual Smith, Lisa Hopkins, Savion
Glover, Lady Diana Walker, Mark Goodman and many others.
Besides dancing KiLeigh enjoys other activities, playing sports at Marion High School, volleyball, track and
soccer. She has been involved in the Community Foundation, Senate, M-Club, Student Council, volunteering for
the Salvation Army, and nursing homes.
In the summer of 2006 she worked for the Indiana Pacers Organization, as a dancers for the WNBA inferno hip-hop
team. Her older sister Kirston and her were featured on the Pacers site as being the first sister duo to work
and perform for their organization.
Entering her senior year this fall, and looking forward to her future after grauduation, she plans to pursue
her passion of the performing arts and further her education.
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