If these dancer challenges sound familiar
"I’m always so tired, and after a full day of dance, I don’t feel like I ever really recover."
"I don’t feel fully in my body when I dance — I want to feel confident in my ability to own the stage."
"I get super overwhelmed with school/work, friends, home life, and it’s hard to focus in class."
"I keep comparing myself to other dancers, overthinking and getting down on myself."
"I don't have time to recover after dance and I feel like I'm always getting injured."
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"I don’t know what to do to take care of my body before or after dance to feel healthy & strong."
"I’m scared to take time off, even when I know I need it, because I don’t want to fall behind."
“For the first time ever I realized I wasn't afraid to perform. I took a deep breath and let go, and had the best performance of my life.”
— Gemma
“I love doing my Kea Method self-care routines! I’m now showing up to the studio the next day feeling refreshed and recharged so I can dance at my best consistently.
— Sadie
“No matter the backstage craziness, this performance routine has helped me to totally feel centered and ‘IN’ my body which has completely transformed my dancing.”
— Bella
“I felt an explosion of creativity when I did the workshop. If I ever feel lost or alone, I go back to my training with Kea and I feel inspired and invincible.”
— Paloma
You're Not
Studio owners, I feel for you….If your dancers seem disconnected — from their movement, each other, or the choreography — and are more focused on competition and tricks than true artistry, it’s time for a wellness check.
This is where I come in.
I specialize in helping young dancers reconnect, refocus, and re-ground — both in dance and in life. My approach transforms how they show up: more centered, collaborative, and confident, on and off the stage.
They call me the teen-whisperer for a reason. This method works.
The Kea Method offers dancers a body mind toolset to better navigate the grit and grace of dance & daily life.
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I've outlined 3 sample days for you
Example Workshop
Below is a mock schedule of what having me visit your studio could look like. Studio visits are tailored packages starting with my base offerings (ex.day 1) of Kea Method Training, plus add-ons (ex. day 2 & 3) to meet your studio goals. On our consult call we'll build the right package for you and your dancers!
day one flow
The Kea Method Warm Up: bodyART, conditioning and flow
Intro to “The 5 Pillars” and how they support your dancing
Mindset: writing and discussion exercises to deepen understanding of your “why”
Building habits and self care routines: stress reduction
Break and recharge
Deep Stretching and Myofascial release
Creating the story: choose the piece / style focus / choreography session
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This is an example of The Kea Method workshop base offerings.
day Two flow
Focus on Choreography Creation for studio/show etc
Kea’s full body dancer training and conditioning: resetting your approach to strength training
Performance Coaching: what makes a performer great?!
Viewing and critiquing choreography already set on dancers
Break and recharge
Deep Stretching and Myofascial release
Style specific lesson: (hip hop, contemp, modern, jazz, floor work, etc)
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Q & A session with students about life as a performer, traveling to dance, etc “what does a day in the life look like?”
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Here is an example of a second day customized from the add-ons options.
day Three flow
(morning reserved): Private one on one lessons with dancers
Finalize Choreography Creation for studio/show
bodyART and Functional Approach to movement session: building your "Facility" for the dance
Break and recharge
Guided Meditation
Creating the story: choose the piece / style focus / choreography session
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Here is another example of a customized day, Kea Method base + add-ons.
Visualization Training to improve choreography retention and stress reduction
Workshop Add-Ons:
Choreography Review and Critique: Have me view & give feedback on a piece of choreo you already know.
Anatomy Focused Strength & Technique Training: Learn about your body's musculoskeletal system & how to supercharge your dancing with more awareness.
bodyART session with focused training on your goals.
Individual Student Private Lessons: soloist, duets etc.
Meditation and Visualization focused on show performance, enhancing confidence and focus.
Deep Dive into Myofascial Release: Learn more about the critical network of fascia and how to take better care of your body.
Create Choreography for your Students & The Stage. Styles for Choreography Add On: Contemporary, contemporary floor work, contemporary jazz, modern, street jazz, hip hop/old school funk.
meet your workshop Leader
Hi, I'm KEA.
After years of feeling like I was never quite reaching my best potential in and out of the studio, I finally developed a program that became a total game changer for me and my dancers. In order to perform at our best, we need to feel our best physically, mentally and emotionally.
This Workshop combines a routine of mental, emotional, and physical practices every dancer needs to show up feeling energized and present to the studio, in performance and in life. I can't wait to share the transformation that this method brings with you!
1500+
Students I've taught using The Kea Method
23
Years teaching, 15 owning my studio
450
Pieces I've choreographed
75
Performances I've directed & produced
Ryan Daniel Beck, Choreographer, Director Bodyart
Her work is a well rounded technique that balances the body, the brain and the beauty of expression in a fun and highly accessible environment that is profoundly remarkable.
The Kea Method is a truly remarkable and holistic approach to dance education. Kea understands that dancers are artists - physically, mentally and emotionally.
Valerie Robertson,Dance director Stonehill College
Kea’s passion for dance is palpable! Her innovative approach to fostering student’s creativity in their choreography will have a positive impact throughout their careers not only as dancers and choreographers but as they navigate life!
Gemma,
Kea dance student
After this workshop I feel more in my body and mind than in the 10 years I've been dancing. I learned to focus my mind on my movements and storytelling and not to bury the thoughts or emotions of “lifey” stuff, but how to use them like “creative currency”.
For the first time ever I realized I wasn't afraid to perform. I took a deep breath and let go, and had the best performance of my life.
Elizabeth Lau, studio owner, teacher, choreographer
Kea has a larger than life energy that is undeniable when she enters a space.
Her charisma, positive energy and creativity are always flowing alongside her humility. As an artist she is process oriented and loves to explore, take risks and see what’s possible. As a dancer she’s fluid, bold and skilled. As a human she is giving, loving, kind hearted and open.
Isaiah,
Kea dance student
Her classes have never lost my engagement for a minute, her invigorating passion combined with her vivid insights make classes continually compelling and energizing. During my many years working with her, Kea has given me the bravery, power, wisdom, and methodology, through movement expression, to deeply explore my own sense of self, which has dramatically transformed for the better.
Kea is a master at weaving the practice of dance with experience and worldview.
Katie,
Kea Dance Student
This Method has helped me to build so much confidence. I dance with freedom now, not worry or restraint.
I’ve always had a hard time feeling connected to my body and doing this workshop has helped me to tap into my body by accepting what’s in my facility so I don't injure myself. I now know how to set achievable goals that I can mentally manage without stress.
Cece,
Kea dance student
Using The Kea Method techniques keeps me feeling really strong, centered, and energized during long studio hours– and before and after performing.
Kea's centering technique to take a second and calm down before going on stage, is so important to my performance experience.
Leanna,
Kea Dance student
Dancing with Kea has helped me strengthen not only my body but also my mind...
Sometimes it’s challenging to feel confident and beautiful in a society that's so focused on comparisons. The Kea Method of dance has helped me to look past what I might not love about myself, and focus on the power I posses.
The Kea Method is a truly remarkable and holistic approach to dance education. Kea understands that dancers are artists - physically, mentally and emotionally.
Her work is a well rounded technique that balances the body, the brain and the beauty of expression in a fun and highly accessible environment that is profoundly remarkable.
Ryan Daniel Beck, Choreographer, Director Bodyart
Kea’s passion for dance is palpable! Her innovative approach to fostering student’s creativity in their choreography will have a positive impact throughout their careers not only as dancers and choreographers but as they navigate life!
Valerie Robertson,Dance director Stonehill College
Gemma,
Kea dance student
After this workshop I feel more in my body and mind than in the 10 years I've been dancing. I learned to focus my mind on my movements and storytelling and not to bury the thoughts or emotions of “lifey” stuff, but how to use them like “creative currency”.
For the first time ever I realized I wasn't afraid to perform. I took a deep breath and let go, and had the best performance of my life.
Kea has a larger than life energy that is undeniable when she enters a space.
Her charisma, positive energy and creativity are always flowing alongside her humility. As an artist she is process oriented and loves to explore, take risks and see what’s possible. As a dancer she’s fluid, bold and skilled. As a human she is giving, loving, kind hearted and open.
Elizabeth Lau,
studio owner, teacher, choreographer