MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Hello, My Name Is Brianna!

- Pre-Hip-Hop & Ballet

Brianna began technical training at the age of fourteen, at Brooklyn High School of the Arts. Shortly after she attended and began training on partial scholarship at Professional center of the Arts for one year. After graduating High School with the title of best dancer I earned an apprenticeship with balance dance theater company. After that she began teaching at Ms. K's dance center and she loves being able to teach and give back all that I have learned and more, while growing in the process.

Hello, My Name Is Coach Ceballo!

- Double Dutch/Assistant Program Director @143

I started off as a Jammin Jumper in 2012 before I became a Swagga Jumper in 2016. I had a singles team being a Jammin Jumper and joining the Swagga Jumpers allowed me to have a doubles team. I was able to become a  World Champion in June of 2018, Placing 1st in the High School Division at World Championships. With all of the experience I have gained over the years from Ms.K and as well as Ms.Payne I am able to now coach Double Dutch at different schools which we call off-site programs. I teach the fundamentals of Double Dutch and I am able to put together singles and doubles teams with children that want a chance to compete against others. Besides Double Dutch, being apart of Ms.K's Dance Academy has given me many opportunities, such as performing at Barclays Center, Nike City Pro Tournament, be in paid commercials/ads, and as well as being extras on a movie/show set, all of which grew my Resume and will help with future castings. Outside of the Dance Academy, I am a college student, attending NYC College of Technology pursuing my studies in  nursing.  

Hello, My Name Is Lynnett

- Hip-Hop/Jazz Instructor Co-Choreographer for Loop Squad

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. My first ever performance was at 4 years old, I’ve been dancing ever since, and it has become my life. My dance training came from the street. I picked up movement everywhere I went, whether it be a house party, a performance, or school program. In high school I became co-captain of the cheerleading team, and created choreography for team performances. At 15 I got my first job teaching dance, and joined I.C.U Movin Dancers, and later on, at 21, I founded my own after school dance program and performance team at P.S. 221, bringing Hip Hop and Jazz to the school for 5 years. The program was recognized and featured on NY1. In high school, you couldn’t tell me that I wasn’t going to be the best nurse around, but dance has definitely taken my life on an unexpected journey. It’s an art form that brings me immense joy and I want to share my gift with the younger generation. I’ve now had the pleasure of working Tropical Fete, Mark Morris Dance Center, Brooklyn Steppers, and now Ms. K’s Dance Academy for the past year, bringing my talents to the table for her children’s programs, and Loop Squad!

Hello, My Name Is Keisha James!

- Caribbean Dance & Hip-Hop

Keisha James is what some may call an intellectual talent. With a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland - College Park and a performing arts background extending almost 30 years, her passion for the arts is unmistakable. She has been featured as a dancer on television shows including Good Morning America, the Martha Stewart Show,  BET's 106 & Park and VH1's Love and Hip-Hop. Dabbling in numerous styles of dance from ballet, modern, jazz & African to the more recent hip hop & Caribbean, plus many others in between, she is extremely versatile. 

She has choreographed for several college dance teams and artists representing a diverse spread of musical genres. She has been actively teaching dance, to children ages 4 and up, for the past 8 years on her own and as an assistant teacher and choreographer for about 10 years prior. She has been a part of the Loop Squad family since generation 1, where they secured the winning title at Battle in the Apple. Since then, she has moved on to teach at Ms K’s Double Dutch and Dance Academy for the past 3 years. This class has been one of thee most popular classes for two consecutive years. Taking a dance class with Ms. Keisha means growth for the dancer while having lots of fun. She is very hard-working, dedicated, and committed to her craft.

Hello, My Name Is Jr.Coach Mousy

- Time2jump After School Coach

 I started jumping Double Dutch with Swagga Jumpers and the director Ms.K at age 2. I have won 2 state championships. One being in the International Double Dutch League and the second one being 2nd place world championships in South Carolina with the American Double Dutch League.I have also acquired two rings from the International Double Dutch League.Here at Ms.K’s she encourages us to learn responsibility know when to give back and to keep your grades high. Given I have a high gpa of 95.33 @ Ronald Edmunds Learning Center in the Academy Of Performing Arts I have qualified to be a Jr.coach. I am now helping my aunt build her chain. She invested in me and now “I must be a blessing to the next generation” as my aunt would say. I enjoy being a Time2jump after school coach with Ms.K’s Swagga Jumpers & Looking forward to being a Dance Academy Jr Coach in Ballet.