It has been over a decade since Kati Manning first set foot at Penrith Stadium as a professional dancer. Performing for the Pantherettes in her debut year – 2010 – was a moment that Kati describes as “such a different feeling.”

“I was really determined, and I was just stoked to be there”, Kati said.

“I had been to so many games in the grandstand before (as a fan), but sitting on the field…it’s so different.”

Now in her role as lead choreographer and coach for the Panthers’ cheerleaders, Kati has come full circle and is able to share her knowledge with the next generation of dancers, passing on her insights and experiences from years in the industry.

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Music: “Friendship” by Annie Burbank