Her Story
About Brittney
Brittney King is the Founder, CEO, and Artistic Director of Dance Therapy Arts, a dance company now entering its twelfth season of serving the Waldorf, Maryland community through dance education and wellness programming. Over more than a decade of leadership, she has built a multi-generational program that reaches children, adults, and seniors, using movement as a tool for self-expression, personal growth, and holistic wellness. In addition to overseeing every facet of her company — from marketing and outreach to teacher supervision and family relations — King brings more than fifteen years of combined experience in education and the arts, having formed partnerships that have helped her dance community flourish.
Alongside her entrepreneurial work, King serves as an Admission Specialist II at the College of Southern Maryland, a position she has held since 2025 following a earlier transition out of elementary and Title I reading instruction within Charles County Public Schools. Her career has spanned admissions and career services roles in higher education, including previous positions at Career Technical Institute and Radians College School of Nursing, giving her a broad perspective on student access, enrollment, and career pathways. She holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from St. Thomas University and a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, and Marketing from South Carolina State University, where she was also a captain in the university's marching band dance line and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
In 2025, King was named Miss Waldorf for the Miss Black USA pageant, an honor that reflects the same values she brings to her professional life: purpose, resilience, and community. She credits her achievements to the people who support her, her intentional pursuit of purpose-driven work, and her ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth. Through her dual roles in arts education and higher education, King continues to bridge creativity with career development, working to expand opportunities for the next generation of students and dancers alike.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Brittney
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my community — the people who show up for me, and the way I make it a point to show up for them in return. I stay grounded in my purpose and intentional about my actions, and I lean on the support of those who uplift me. My personal growth has played a major role in that journey, and I remain committed to continuously learning and developing.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've ever received is to stand in my truth and stay positive. I've learned that the dream job I'm looking for may not already exist — but I have the power to create it myself. Perseverance, resilience, and consistency have been essential to that process.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering this industry to know their worth and never let someone else's opinion determine their value. Stay confident, but remain humble. Choose purpose over popularity, and protect your peace. Surround yourself with women who genuinely support and celebrate you, rather than compete with you.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Some of the biggest challenges in my field right now include affordability for dance and college students, balancing life's many demands, and maintaining visibility. Securing the finances and capital needed to continue growing my business also remains an ongoing challenge.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Staying true to myself is one of the values I hold most important, along with giving myself grace and never giving up. I believe in treating others the way I want to be treated, and I try to lead with kindness in everything I do, because you never know what someone else may be going through.
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