Dances with Words® is a full-service marketing agency, thoughtfully led by Kate Van Druff (D’Imperio), with a mindful approach to every project. Just as dance is intentional and moving, so too is the relationship between words and the audiences they touch. 

When pairing meaningful messaging with powerful imagery, effective marketing is born.

Whether you have a one-off project or wish for ongoing marketing support, your vision grows wings here. I care deeply about your success and the way your brand is seen and received by others.

Who We Are

My name is Kate and I am a mom and serial entrepreneur. I truly love cultivating new businesses and I’ve worked in creative writing and marketing for my entire career. I am a sole proprietor of my writing and marketing business, Dances with Words® and the founder of BunnysGarden.com, a blog about plant propagation, growing from seed, and backyard gardening brimming with thousands of my own photos. Most recently, I am also the marketing engine that powered all the behind the scenes marketing, PR, fundraising, and media outreach for the two 11-year-old girls who saved their ball hockey rink and rebuilt it with a $200,000 gift from the Philadelphia Flyers. I still tear up over this experience, and that I was so blessed to be a part of this incredible journey. We have formed the nonprofit, Pick Up Sticks Hockey, to continue our work in growing the game and bringing the joy of the sport and community to kids and adults of all ages and abilities.

Also, I say Who “We” Are because my two beautiful daughters occasionally help me when models or actors are needed for social media posts, blog post photos, videos, and other creative work. The girls are available for hire for these roles and both girls (age 9 and 13) are trained in acting. They love infusing their personalities into fun projects and being a part of creative works that help bring joy to others in some way. 

To get a full picture of my marketing expertise, you may wish to check the marketing services page. In summary, I began my career in marketing in 2003 and first worked as a marketing assistant and then a newspaper editor, reviewing press releases endlessly and designing layouts. Since then, I’ve founded my own business in 2006 and I’ve written thousands of articles for magazines, newspapers, websites, product descriptions, and even book content and excerpts, not to mention hundreds of press releases and countless creative projects. 

Past Clients: I’ve handled entire marketing campaigns for a fitness studio, a plastic surgeon, a life coach, a well-loved restaurant, a jewelry designer, home improvement contractors, home organizers, self storage companies, and many others. 

I make myself an intentional part of the team to truly feel the energy of the business so that I can bring it to and through others.

Visions & Projects

When first working together, I will be excited to hear what your project involves! However, I won’t just take on a project blindly because I care too much about your success and satisfaction. 

I will ask you what your vision is and what goals you are hoping to achieve. 

I’ll look at what you’ve done so far in marketing, and what your competitors are doing. 

I will mindfully reflect on all of this to identify the best plan and path forward, for each project and also for the entire puzzle of marketing pieces that fit together for the best approach for YOU and your ultimate goals. No two puzzles are the same and I work closely with you to get your needs met.

Why Work with Us

Dances with Words is a woman-owned small business where every project is brought to life with intention and purpose. First identifying your project’s goals and calls to action for your audience allows me to craft messaging and visuals that cultivate interest and demand, connection, and a sense of community.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my company. You may notice I have selected personal photos instead of headshots. This is done intentionally so you can get a sense of the real, authentic me, the person you’d be working with.

Here are some fast facts that may help you decide if we would be a good fit to work together:

• Mom-Owned Company
• In Business Nearly 20 Years
• Positive, Energetic, and Approachable
• I’ve Worked on BOTH Sides of the Media.
• Collaborative Self-Starter – You Choose Your Involvement!

Creating content and bringing people together are two of my greatest passions and joys. I truly enjoy this work and pour my creative energy deeply into every project I take on. While putting my best out there each day, I am always still seeking to improve my work and myself. I am positive, receptive to feedback, and I welcome your support and perspective on this journey together.

Whether it’s digital content, emails, blog posts and websites, newsletters, press releases, social media posts, or something completely different altogether, I thrive on bringing ideas to life. I would love to connect and share my time and talents to help you reach your goals.

Joy written all over my face after I scored a goal at North Americans!