Spring 2024 Hip Hop with KeKe

Class Info

A fun, exciting, and powerful take on an already upbeat and vibrant style of dance. Participants will explore hip hop in relation to choreography retention, confidence, and connection with the body; finding diverse ways to express emotion. All experience levels are welcome. For dancers ages 8 -13. Meet Kearia "KeKe" Duncan: Kearia (KeKe) Duncan is a Seattle native with an energetic spirit who has danced for over 7 years. She began her teaching journey 4 years ago, working at N The Kutt Dance Studio, teaching hip hop of all levels, and for D & G Dance Company. She is a Central Washington University graduate with her Bachelors in Family and Child Life, as well as Deaf and Sign Language Studies. During her time, she led her College dance team through 2 great years. She has co-created for teen musicals based on Cinderella and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Kearia is trained mainly in hip hop, while having some experience with Brazilian and African dance, Jazz, Pom, and beginner Ballet. She has choreographed for multiple local artists while traveling with her talents, performing in Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Virginia, and more. Performing at World of Dance, Bumbershoot, WaNaWari, The Carnival, and being a part of the historic Black Nativity, are a few highlights of her dance journey, as well as opening for artists such as Jacquees, Reni Ruchi, and others. Movement has always been seen by KeKe as important, and vital for a person's overall development and well being.

Contact Details

• First United Methodist Church hosted by City Opera Ballet

  1934 108th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA, USA

  425-591-4685

  vcb@vaniacbynum.com