The Kea Method

The Kea Method A neuroscience-informed approach to dance training, focusing on habits for mindset, daily life and in studio practices!

09/07/2026

Our sweet, beautiful, talented maddy dancer and ambassador of spreading the word about our recent workshop in Maine!

I was captivated and stunned by Maddy when I first watched her dance on stage UMaine Dance Department and then watched her flourish over the four years at college. Now a recent graduate, she’s joining my team to train in my method and outreach to other dancers who are looking for support and encouragement in the dance world.

Our ambassadorship is nothing like what you see out there with dance wear ambassadors (watch Jason Pickett | Dance Educator & Creative cause he has some incredible things to share about this!)

My team is made up of dancers who all receive free training from me, yes- of course they get swag which currently is a supper cool baggy t shirt cause yall know my policy on dance wear 😉), and they get dance experiences assisting me in workshops to learn how to teach and future performance opportunities.

I’m on a mission to bring my love from to every nook and cranny of this planet where dancers are looking for mental wellness, physical safety, emotional encouragement and a strategy of habits that keep them accountable and also healthy. This is so they can get on stage and share a message of depth and weight with the world in a healthy and authentic way!

If you love my mission and want me to come to your studio, please hit the link in my bio or check my next workshop this week in NYC! 👇

Sending you all so much love today! You’re worthy, you’re beautiful and your dance experience should always reflect that! Let’s do this!

Xo Kea 😘✨
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Upcoming workshops!
👉 Open Jar Studios in Thursday Sept 10th 2:00-4:00pm, a few spots left!

❓Don’t see one for your major city? Message me and I’ll send you my booking link to chat about bringing one to your studio!

09/06/2026

🔥 Dancers asked - and I delivered.🎙️ Ep 06 “The Ultimate Game Changer: Habits, Pillar 4, Part 2”
Watch now on YouTube! 👉 Link in bio

Routines that I use daily that saved my own life from super fatigue, burnout, exhaustion and other health issues, are laid out in this bite size episode. 
 
I cover how to apply the habit loop breakdown (crediting James Clear and his breakthrough book “Atomic Habits”) into my routines. Including:
 
☀️ The morning routine all teens (or just anyone) needs — like getting sunlight in your eyes in the first 20 min of waking, (which especially helps young people reset their circadian rhythm and help with that cortisol boost in the morning to get motivated for school), to meditation, journaling and more. 
🙏 Packing your dance bag so you’re prepared for the day (hence the dopamine hit convo) 
🧘🏻‍♀️ Pre and post dance prep and recovery for your fascia and musculoskeletal system 
🥗 Proper fuel and hydration to use your body like an athlete. 
 
🚨These are basics for dancers. If you want to dance like a pro you have to self-care like a pro! 
 
🌟 REMINDER: Kiki’s code…
1. Add new habits you want to build onto existing ones: Add journaling onto your coffee habit.
2. Make them simple and obvious: Set the journal out next to where you always sit to drink coffee.
3. Move the dial 1% each day just by showing up: Keep it simple - don’t write five pages about everything going on in your life - write two sentences about how you feel or a goal you have. (TIP: I always write something I’m grateful for even if I’m in a rush.)
PLUS If you’re a parent and you don’t know what to do to support your dancer, watch this episode and take notes. It’s all laid out. 
 
👉 WAIT!! If you haven’t watched “episode 4, Habits Part 1” I suggest listening to that first as it will explain the science of a habit loop and how to apply it to habit stacking and help you to make new routines!

👉 REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE, then drop a like, a comment which helps me to continue to spread my message of light and love for dancers, and everyone, everywhere! 
 
❤️ Your support is appreciated! 
xo Kea 

09/04/2026

🌟 The KEA METHOD WORKSHOP in THURSDAY SEPT 10th, 2:00-4:00pm, Open Jar Studios on 48th and Broadway, studio 11M

This is actually happening and it’s also…slow intentional steps one after the other towards dreams coming true. It takes hard work and never giving up and this next step is going to be amazing! 🤩

This is one more step closer to THE big dream and goal, and I know I’m going to learn a lot from this experience and also- I can’t wait to share this method that I’ve poured my heart soul sweat and livelihood into!

Sign up by DM or email me at [email protected]
To hold your spot!

This workshop is going to change everything - not just for you, but for the industry of dance that needs to learn how to value mental health, physical wellbeing and true authentic creative courage!

I can’t wait to meet you if you’re new here and reading this- I’m so excited to share this method with you! 🤗

xo Kea 😘

🚨 We’re coming to NYC!!! 🥳Thursday September 10th2:00-4:00pmOpen Jar Studios on 48th & Broadway💃🏻Only 15 spots available...
09/03/2026

🚨 We’re coming to NYC!!! 🥳
Thursday September 10th
2:00-4:00pm
Open Jar Studios on 48th & Broadway
💃🏻Only 15 spots available!

This is a neuroscience-backed approach to training that guides you in reorganizing how you feel inside- and outside of the studio. This focuses your energy on becoming a more connected, centered dancer who knows your WHY!

It’s going to be an incredible 2-hour workshop, open to anyone looking to deepen their experience with:

✅ movement
✅ mental health
✅ physical wellness
✅ emotional control and currency
✅ daily habits
✅ and the art of storytelling!

You are absolutely going to feel so good in your body, mind and soul 🙏

Normally a 5 hour workshop, this is a bite-size tailored version for the busy New York dancer. I am excited to meet the crew interested in my approach to wellness-first dancing, and to share my playbook with all of you!

👉 Please email me (or dm me) to hold your spot at [email protected]. (We have space for 15 dancers, first come first serve!)

Cost: I am a strong believer in supporting students regardless of economic stability. So I am offering a sliding scale, “pay what you can” rate ($15-$55), OR - an option to trade a video testimonial for your workshop experience instead. 🫶

❤️ I value messages of strength and hope and sharing those with dancers everywhere. You have a powerful story to share, which is why I’m coming to the city - to meet you, and help you share it! Your testimonial can reach young people far away who need to feel seen and heard too— other dancers who need assurance that safe training and mental health is as important as leaps and turns!

I can’t wait to bring my method to and to dance with you!! 🤩 YAY!

BIG hugs!
xo Kea 😘

09/01/2026

Studio Sessions: Walk through of one of my favs “Outro” by M83

I keep getting requests (and reminders) to show my in-studio process (which I rarely ever do) so here’s some actual footage of me walking this dance through in the spring before our last show!

🙏 By sharing this, my hope is that young dancers at home who want to get a feel for what it’s like in the studio will get to try these pieces out and then feel more comfortable and confident coming into the studio for actual classes!

🤗 Always thinking of the newcomer and I want the studio to be welcoming and inclusive!

Have fun learning! Also- tell me if you want more of these videos in comments 👇or suggestions on what you want to see! I like mixing it up!

I have a zillion of these, onstage footage from years and years of shows!

Side bar- 25 pieces I choreograph each year over 24 years…that’s a lot of dances. (Sometimes two shows a year) Lots to pick from.

🌟 Make requests if you have favorites you want to see again!

Xo Kea 😘

08/31/2026

Episode 05 Q&A with dancers brought up a lot…on many subjects. I think dancers need to hear this- but also any teens too.

Tune in for real talk and lived experience. I address:

✅ How to build confidence
✅ How to handle negative people, and take your energy back
✅ How to prevent injury AND recognize burnout
✅ And some other pretty funny topics too!

Check it out on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

👉link to podcast in bio, show some support and drop a like and comment on the podcast page! This mission needs YOUR help! 🙏 THANK YOU!

Xo Kea

Dolly, you will be so missed. This world lost an angel, a warrior, a human being like no other that gave and gave and ga...
08/29/2026

Dolly, you will be so missed. This world lost an angel, a warrior, a human being like no other that gave and gave and gave.

The least we can do is try to live up to one ounce of the integrity, artistry, determination and generosity you showed to people everywhere.

What a power of example forever you will be. 🙏

Xo Kea 💕

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