Catherine began Highland Dancing as a child, and picked up Scottish Country Dancing in 1982 after completing her Highland Dancing diploma. She taught Highland Dancing for 20 years, and also adjudicated.
Catherine gained her Teaching Certificate in Scottish Country Dancing at the beginning of 2010. She taught the Lower Hutt club for three years, and has taught regional classes at all levels and at NZ Sumer School.
Catherine has taught the Tawa club since 2020 and is now involved in the development of future teachers of Scottish Country Dancing.