KIKI KASTINGS INDUSTRY CAREER COACHING FOR DANCERS ONLINE
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 PLATINUM CAREER COACHING FOR DANCERS?
WHO IS KIKI ELY
Kiara "kiki" Ely who has made a name for herself in the Entertainment & commercial dance world, working with the top artists in the industry, film & television, & toured all over the world over the past 2 decades.
As a Dancer she has toured, performed, and been all over the world for the past two decades, with notable artists such as Christina Aguilera, Ciara, Christina Milian, Ludacris, TLC, Brooke Valentine, Mariah Carey and more. She's danced on every television shows including THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, MTV VMA’s, MTV Movie Awards, Regis & Kelly, 106th & Park, Good Morning America, Mad TV, MTV TRL, Jay Leno, Dick Clark’s Rockin New Years Eve, Soul Train, Vibe Awards, American Music Awards, The Today Show, BET Awards, NRJ Awards,America’s Got Talent, Nickelodeon’s THE FRESH BEAT BAND, Lopez Tonight, Dancing With the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Grammy’s, with artists ranging from Nicki Minaj, Diddy Dirty Money, Ester Dean, Keri Hilson, John Legend, Fergie, Usher, Gnarls Barkley, Melanie Fiona, Snoop Dogg, Ashanti, Ricky Martin, Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, Blaque, Joe, Ne-Yo, Nelly, Lloyd, Craig David, & Queen Latifah. Other films include Dance Flick, 17 Again, Christina Aguilera Back to Basics Tour Live & Down Under, Footloose, Stomp The Yard 1 & 2, A Cinderella Story, Step Sisters & Drumline.
Her credits for choreography extend to movies, commercials, television shows, and tours. Kiki Ely has worked on major industry films including “The Founder”, “The Boss”, “Step Sisters”, “Almost Christmas”, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.”, “Honey 4” & “Blockers” & “What Men Want” starring Taraji P. Henson. Her work can be seen on Season 2 & 3 of Greenleaf, Star, Misfits & Monsters, & The Quad. She also worked with Nick Jr. on numerous commercials for their popular kids’ shows. Her resume also notates her previous work with Jacks Hamburgers, Nickelodeon, and UP tv’s “Dancin the Dream” TV show & Reebok.
Kiki is the Associate Choreographer for Tv Series StepUp HighWater, season 1 & 2. She completed season 1 in 2017 working with legendary director Adam Shankman, Debbie Allen, & Rob Hardy to name a few. She choreographed season 2 of Boomerang on BET, season 1 of CW’s Stargirl, & FOX’s The Resident.
She just completed Season 3 of Step Up on Starz, Doom Patrol Season 3 on HBOmax . Having Worked with the incomparable Tyler Perry for his upcoming film A Madea Homecoming and the Brilliant Donald Glover on FX Atlanta Season 4, Samuel Jackson’s Memories on AppleTV, Sweet Magnolias Season 2, Associate Choreographer for Pit Bull “I Feel Good Tour” 2021 and historical upcoming film “Till” about the life of Mamie Till Mobley and her son Emmitt Till. She is definitely Living the DREAM.. one DANCE at a Time.
MUSIC VIDEO
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. You will also learn how to monetize your own content and create other multiple streams of income as an influencer and content creator.
