Karla Carter-Smith

Hi everyone! I’m Karla Carter-Smith from Nova Scotia, Canada — a line dance instructor, choreographer, and lifelong lover of music and movement. My dance journey started as a child, twirling around the kitchen to whatever music my mom had playing, and by the early 1990s I had found my passion was teaching and creating dances of my own. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to choreograph dances enjoyed by dancers around the world, including Your Backyard,(used as a competition dance back in the 2000’s),Sofia, Twinkle Waltz, Second Hand Emotion, Turn the Radio Up (co-choreographed with Jose Miguel Belloque Vane and Nicole LeBrun) and Choosin Texas(Intermediate version) are a few. Along the way I met many great people and have built lasting friendships, and shared countless laughs on dance floors near and far. These days, I’m especially lucky to have my daughter by my side helping with events and even joining me on the dance floor when she is home. While I may be a little shy offstage, give me a microphone and a room full of dancers and I’m right at home! Dance continues to inspire me every day, and I’m excited for many more opportunities to teach, create, connect, and keep the fun going. 💃❤️