I AM KIKI ELY

Although I am currently working in Choreography, Creative Director, Director roles.. I was a Professional Dancer first.  I have been on stages all around the world several times around, in countries I couldn’t even pronounce. I’ve danced in 50+ music videos, over 20 films, 20+ television shows & commercials, over 100 live tv shows, award shows, tour shows, and more.


I am excited to share not only my personal story & journey but also my knowledge, wisdom, insight, & love for my craft with you. I will also share my mistakes and lessons I learned to give you a learning curve. I hope this will help elevate your mind, your motivation, & your willingness to grasp all the tools needed to have a very successful career as a dancer. 


This course is not only designed to help navigate you to your goals and dreams, but also give you the blueprint to getting there quicker. I’ve learned so much in the past 20 years, things I had learned on the fly, on a job, in a rehearsal, on set, etc. I have so many personal stories to share and tips and tricks that no one would know or understand until you experience it. 


Although I am currently working in Choreography, Creative Director, Director roles.. I was a Professional Dancer first. I have gone through everything, from a struggling dancer, to a booking dancer, to a disappointed dancer, to an unbooked dancer, to a high demand dancer. I’ve experienced it all from one end of the gamut to the other. I have been on stages all around the world several times around, in countries I couldn’t even pronounce. I’ve danced in 50+ music videos, over 20 films, 20+ television shows & commercials, over 100 live tv shows, award shows, tour shows, and more. I have been truly blessed in my career and garnered so many working relationships with people in the dance community, artists, directors, producers, agents, choreographers, creative directors that have all contributed to my success.



"Kiki it happened!! I remember the day that you told me "Dreams Never Die" & I never forgot that. Thank you for pouring into me in my ATL days about this specific dream! I'll forever appreciate you for that..ALWAYS!! "


- Delisha Williams after performing with Ciara for NYE 2022

What is Kiki Kastings?


Here you will get a glimpse of some of the jobs I've worked on in dance career. I'm all about sharing my experiences and knowledge in the industry that will not only inspire the next generation of dancers but others that now see the endless possibilities of to really make a career through dance.

MUSIC VIDEOS


Here I will give you all the tools you need to know about working on a music video, working with artists, being on a production set, and so much more. Learn some tips about dancing on camera.

LIVE SHOW


Here I will show you the differences of live shows whether it be for daytime television, an award show or late night talk show. You will learn the mindset of performing live and what all that entails.

TOUR


Here I will prepare you for the world of touring. So much goes into being a dancer on a tour and this is where you will learn the secrets to being on the road, traveling, and performing in cities and countries all around the world.

TELEVISION


Here I will provide so many awesome tools to become a seasoned dancer for television. I will teach you terminology and on set etiquette working with actors, production crews, and casting directors. You will also learn about other aspects of Television that is beneficial to your long term career.

FILM


Here I will share one of my favorite aspects of dance in Film. Similar to television but on the big screen. I will teach you the important tips from working with directors & choreographers to cast & crew.

COMMERCIAL


In the commercial world I will explain the upside of working on commercials as a dancer. Commercials are beneficial to dancers for branding and marketing and create a wealth of financial opportunities. Commercials are also great to showcase how impactful dance has become in the rapid growing marketing industry.

SOCIAL MEDIA


Social Media is the new resume and opportunity to expand your brand as a professional dancer. Here I will teach your how to take advantage of your social media platform, content creation, visual resume and more.