Kea R

Instructor, Studio Manager

3Sixty Dance and Fitness

Kea started pole dancing in 2017, which wasn’t a surprise since she’s always liked climbing things – when she was a kid she’d be found constantly climbing trees, bridges and even some buildings. Kea was a competitive gymnast as a teenager and found pole and aerials to fill the void she felt after leaving gymnastics. Throughout her life Kea has dabbled in different styes of dance, from hip hop, ballroom and swing to recreational ballet. She loves how pole and aerials can incorporate any style and be whatever you want it to be. Her style can be described as unconventional, but she just wants to have fun and tell a story.Kea started teaching in 2022 at 3Sixty and is one of our all-purpose substitute instructors. She quickly took on whatever was asked and has covered almost all of the classes on the curriculum. Kea is also one of our youth and teen instructors and can be found teaching hoop and pole to kids – which she finds super fun, silly and rewarding in the best of ways.Kea’s teaching style can be described as a bit intense, and classes are often quite a workout, but she strongly advocates for it being “your class” and is happy to modify and encourage you to move in ways that feel authentic and good for your body. Regardless of the class, Kea approaches each one with enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to each student as an individual.You can also find Kea making pole and aerial outfits for everyone in and around the studio – she loves focusing on making pole and clothing accessible and inclusive and wants everyone to feel great about their own successes during class.