Courtney has a great love for the performing arts. As soon as she started school she has been involved in dancing and singing. She danced jazz, tap and ballet competing and performing all over Colorado for many years. During High School she was involved in Show Choir, Chamber Chorale and Musicals. Courtney loves musicals and classic movies so, in 2004, when the opportunity to work for Fred Astaire Dance Studio's under the name of one of her favorite movie stars, she jumped. Courtney had attend some West Coast Swing and Cha Cha lessons earlier and she knew she would love ballroom dancing. She was thrilled by the opportunities presented by Fred Astaire Dance Studio

Courtney has gained a love of teaching and she says "sharing something so fun with others and seeing it enrich their lives is an eye opening opportunity."

Over the past 6 years Courtney has had a ball traveling, competing and performing with Fred Astaire Dance Studio in cities like Memphis, Milwaukee and Las Vegas. She has had the opportunity to attend dance and business seminars in Birmingham, Milwaukee and New York,  expanding her knowledge even further. Courtney was even invited to perform in The Disney Christmas Parade filmed in Orlando. She says "These are just some of the opportuities this business has offered her and why she loves it."