Dancing Through Life with Kathy Costa McKeown

Lost in Jersey

Lost in Jersey
Dancing Through Life with Kathy Costa McKeown
Apr 08, 2025 Season 3 Episode 18
Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian

Meet Kathy Costa McKeown as she takes us behind the scenes of DanceWorks Studios, revealing how dance education builds resilience, community, and lifelong connections for students of all ages. Through her 27 years as a studio owner, choreographer, and "Mama Kath" to over 467 students, she demonstrates how movement becomes both art and therapy.

In this episode you will learn:

• Kathy's dance origin story
• Danceworks Studios philosphy
• How dance style and teaching have changed through the years
• How to help students navigate body image issues and emotional development through dance
• To balance technical training with an emotional connection to movement
• To encourage students to process disappointment as a temporary part of life
• Preparing for the inaugural Montclair Dance Festival on May 31st


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