Meet Carol & Patrick

Lead Line Dance Instructors & Convention Host

Meet the founders & lead instructors behind the Kickin’ It With Carol brand, husband and wife-duo Carol & Patrick. Carol & Pat bring over 35 years of dance experience to the forefront with backgrounds in line dancing, salsa, ballroom, and ballet.

Carol holds over 35 years of dance experience starting in ballet, tap, toe, jazz, ballroom, and finally country line dancing. After years of refining her techniques and style - she ultimately found her true passion in teaching. In 2018, Carol decided to turn her passion into a thriving business which is now known as the Kickin’ It With Carol community. Today, she has over 2500 active members, 15,000 combined followers, has opened for multiple local and national acts, and has taught over 750 events.

Known for her up-beat, energetic spirit, and easy to follow style of teaching - Carol is not your typical line dance instructor. You’ll find her teaching to a variety of music including country, pop, rock, hip hip, alternative, and oldies.

Patrick holds over 30 years of dance experience spanning back to his childhood where he competed with his family in country line dancing competition in the Midwest. In 2012, Patrick began teaching at Cadillac Ranch with DTLD specializing in both line and couples dance.

In 2014, Patrick and Carol joined forces and amplified their love of country music and dance. The two were married in 2018 and Patrick has since been an intricate part to growing the Kickin’ It With Carol brand as her DJ, dance partner, and biggest supporter.

Meet the Team