I have lived in Mukwonago the majority of my life. I started “Kay’s Academy of Dance” 28 years ago. I am married, have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. I love watching my students learn how to dance, but more importantly I love watching them learn about being on a team. I love how they learn to work together and help each other.
My family is the most important part of my life. I am blessed to be surrounded by kind and giving family. The times we are laughing and making memories are my favorite.
I love Mukwonago because it has many people who are caring. I have lifetime friends that would be willing to help me, but also be willing to help a stranger. This is a wonderful community to raise children in.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married and I have 3 beautiful daughters and 5 wonderful grandchildren.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am the owner & director of Kay’s Academy of Dance. For the past 28 years I have enjoyed teaching dance. I have loved watching my students grow into strong, confident adults with the life lessons they have learned at my studio.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fork in the Road, Espresso Love Coffee Shop and Antigual Real
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in the community my entire life. I have had my business in the community for 28 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
That’s a difficult question. There are many people who make Mukwonago the wonderful place it is, but the people who work at the library all stand out as extremely wonderful people.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I love to travel! If I could travel anywhere right now, I would enjoy hiking in our many national parks. I love the beauty of nature.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I’m not much of a TV or movie watcher. I love watching the Packers or the Food Network.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind to everyone, you don’t know their story. We have all had difficult seasons in life, try to bring joy to others.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I love to travel, so I would like to continue with those opportunities, but the most important part of my life is watching my amazing family grow and change.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
One of my favorite artists is Sara Bareiles. My favorite local artist is Joe Richter.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Our library is my most nostalgic place. So many wonderful people, so many memories of learning there with my children and grandchildren.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
My dear friend Trudy is who I will always want to share lunch with. She is the kindest soul and a truly inspirational person. I think we would pack a lunch at eat the park.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people in Mukwonago are my favorite thing. The many families I have met through my dance studio are so giving. I love to see how we can care about each other.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In the future I see myself still involved with my dance studio, but also spending more time enjoying my family and travel.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I think most people know how much I love my family and my business. I don’t think most people know how many hours I spend thinking of how I can evolve into a person who can make a bigger difference in the world.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
I have had the great privilege to experience many amazing places but I believe the most unique & beautiful places I have been was Venice, Italy. Being in a place where nothing has a wheel was very unique.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I don’t think I have a favorite single day on the calendar. My favorite days are always my days spent with my family. They bring me unending joy.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I rate a 10 out of 10 the times I am laughing with family over silly things that we share. Knowing that those are the times we are making memories for a lifetime.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My students have always inspired me to be better. Watching as they grow and learn has been extremely rewarding. Knowing you can make a difference is a persons life will always make me want to do more.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
My favorite smell is rain. I love being outdoor and the fresh clean smell of rain is amazing.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, family and laughter. I am blessed to be surrounded by a family who has filled my life with love and laughter.
