Catherine began her Irish dance training at the age of eight with Matterin Irish Dance School in Edmonton and along the road switched to Knock Irish Dance School also in Edmonton.

She danced competitively for eight years in strictly Irish competitions and continued to dance non-competitively for another three years.

Catherine assistant taught with her sister Kristin for a few years before going to college in California, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Catherine has taught for Marr-Mac since 2010.