Originally from Waconia, Minnesota, Tatum grew up training at Waconia Dance Arts (Waconia, Minnesota). Throughout middle and high school, she attended reputable summer intensive programs including the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, the School of Ballet Arizona, and The Kansas City Ballet School.  Realizing her love for all areas of the arts, Tatum graduated from the University of Iowa in 2021 with a BFA in Dance and a Certificate in Performing Arts Entrepreneurship. Currently located in Chicago, Tatum is a Dance Instructor and Administrator at Spotlight Dance Academy of Chicago, Administrative Assistant for holistic health coach for dancers, Jess Spinner (The Whole Dancer), and a Group Fitness Instructor for LevelUp Fitness. Tatum began working for the Iowa Dance Festival in 2020 as the Manager of Social Media and Communications. She is so excited to be working alongside Eloy and Shannon as the Director of Communications and Social Media for the International ScreenDance Festival!