KEY TAKEAWAY:  Hire Keesha TODAY for your student’s college application planning and support!

Providing students (and parents) with a unique perspective on how to position their applicant effectively for a number of college dance programs, Keesha has been an invaluable resource and confidant to whom we are very grateful for ALL of her help and support in connection with Ash’s college applications.  We received candid, thoughtful advice regarding each college we were considering. In addition, Keesha prepared an incredibly effective letter of recommendation for Ash. The letter of recommendation is an incredibly important factor in any admissions committee decision. In Ash’s case, this letter was critical - since she attended online high school, and her online teachers did not know her personally. In these situations, an effective, personal letter of recommendation from a highly credentialed and well regarded dance instructor, such as Keesha, could be the difference between getting admitted or not to the schools your child is applying to.

As for audition videos, Keesha can provide coaching, support and fine tuning. She helped our daughter update choreography that hit the mark for what Admissions decision makers wanted to see.

Beyond all of these areas of support, Keesha can provide constructive feedback and edits on your student’s essays that will form a complete and cohesive package for Admissions Committees to consider.

~Diane Watkinson, mother of Ashleigh Watkinson, accepted to Columbia University class of 2028

CHOOSING A COLLEGE IS A MAJOR DECISION.

LET ME HELP.

As a Princeton graduate, award-winning writer, ex-professional dancer, and with thirty years of experience teaching dance at studios, private schools, ballet academies, and at the college level, I have a unique understanding of how artists benefit from college study and the needs of the person who wants to forge their path in the world as a creative. Most recently I advised students at the Joffrey Academy on colleges with strong dance programs. Having piloted a program to train dancers to teach young children, I have a solid ability to build trust and mentor young dance artists, while providing a thoughtful and strategic assessment of their skills.

Services

  • Designing your list

    Do you see yourself at a small arts school? Or at one of the country’s leading conservatories? Maybe you see yourself at an Ivy League university or an elite college, bustling from lecture halls to dance classes, rehearsals, and performances. Or you're a Big Ten type school type of person—ready for the microcosm of a dance department in the midst of a university that's its own small city. Let’s chat about your strengths, your personality, and where you see yourself when you grow up. We will outline a list of colleges from reaches to safeties and everything in between so you’ll be abundantly prepared for the career you want and deserve.

  • Networking and connection

    With my vast network of prominent contacts in the dance world, I can introduce you to students, alumni, and in some cases current or former faculty from many different institutions. A personal story and with it—a personal connection—can fill in the blanks about a school, deepening your appreciation of both day-to-day life and the longview of a program.

  • TELLING YOUR STORY

    Your submission materials tell the Admissions committee who you are and set you apart from the pack. I can work with you in person or via Zoom to make sure you replicate any mandatory audition exercises or combinations with technical specificity and the right amount of individual artistry. I have the know-how to help you craft a solo that balances being intelligent, virtuosic, and uniquely “you” without relying on tricks and gimmicks. And bonus—I can help you with interview preparation, essays, and letters of recommendation too!

AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED

I cannot guarantee acceptance into any school. No one can. I can, however, wholeheartedly assure you that if you work with me, we will craft submission materials that show what makes you YOU. Misrepresenting oneself is unlikely to result in a happy college choice. My goal is to truly get to know my clients so that their application captures their spirit and core values. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality! Rates upon request.

MY Work with Clients is

  • Personalized

    This process is about YOU. What excites you? What do you want in this next phase of your life? What kind of dancer are you now and where do you want to be? My goal is to help young dancers

  • Targeted

    When I understand who you are—your wants, needs, and goals—I can develop a list of schools where you’ll be able to thrive. We will identify what makes your dream school your top pick and and other strong contenders.

  • Comprehensive

    Applying to college as a dancer is about mind, soul, and body. Looking at your experience, we will determine how to build your college resume, filling gaps in . We will also make sure you feel supported and sane during this pivotal chapter.

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

Begin a partnership


I am committed to providing comprehensive support to the dancer and their family every step of the way. Our initial meeting will involve a thorough review of questionnaires, videos, and a comprehensive assessment of talents, goals, and skills. This will also serve as an opportunity for us to get to know each other better, establishing a solid foundation for our partnership as we work together towards finding an outstanding college fit.


(T0p) A beautiful moment at Princeton University’s Holder Hall.

(Bottom) Students at Columbia College Chicago studying Horton technique.