Performing Art – Seattle

Karyn Tobin grew up in Tenino, Washington and began her early dance training at Johansen’s Olympia Dance Center, in Olympia, WA studying ballet, Horton, and jazz. She was a company member of Ballet Northwest, co-directed by Ken and Josie Johnson, from 2008 to 2014 where she performed many classical ballets and contemporary works including choreography by Iyun Harrison and Laney Engelhard. Karyn graduated with a BFA in Dance, Magna Cum Laude, from the Advanced Degree Program, in May 2017 from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. While studying at Cornish, she had the opportunity of performing in works by Pat Hon, Gérard Théorêt, Kiyon Gaines, Tinka Gutrick-Dailey, and Marie Chong. ​ Karyn is currently working as a freelance dance artist, guest teaches, and choreographs. She is available for booking! She also works as an Admission Counselor for Cornish College of the Arts.