TESTIMONIALS
LEANDRA
LEANDRA
LEANDRA
Kelli has been my daughter’s dance coach for the past three years, and we honestly can't say enough great things about her! She’s incredibly knowledgeable, talented, and always so helpful. My daughter absolutely loves working with her, not just on dance technique, but also on expressing emotion and storytelling through dance. Kelli is always kind and professional, but what we love most is that she truly cares about her students. She’s always cheering them on and genuinely invested in their growth. She’s a dream to work with. Highly recommend!!
JESSICA
LEANDRA
LEANDRA
Kelli is an amazing coach! She is patient but rigorous and meets the kids where they are. It was Kelli’s coaching over zoom that helped our son, who had been dancing for less than a year, get accepted into an intensive summer dance program in NYC! 11 out of 10 stars!!
HEATHER
LEANDRA
VERONICA
Kelli was THE missing piece in my daughter’s dance journey and we are so grateful to have found her! Private lessons on Zoom with Kelli were just what we needed to fill in the many holes in my daughter’s foundational skills - which ultimately gave her the confidence to get back into classes and back on track with her dance training! Kelli is skilled, patient, kind - we highly recommend her whether it’s for a specific audition or ongoing training!!
VERONICA
VERONICA
VERONICA
Kelli has been such an incredible influence on my son’s dance journey. Even through Zoom, her professionalism and passion shine through in every lesson. She meets her students right where they are, encouraging them while pushing them to grow. Since working with Kelli, my son’s technique and confidence have improved so much. Most importantly, he’s fallen even more in love with dance. We couldn’t be happier to have her guiding him!
ROBBIE
VERONICA
ROBBIE
Working with Kelli over Zoom has been such a smooth and positive experience. She has truly mastered the art of virtual teaching, making every session engaging and effective. Even with a 7-year-old, Kelli knows how to keep lessons fun, interactive, and productive
Kelli Gautreau- Bio
Kelli is a graduate of Brigham Young University (Music Dance Theatre- BFA) and a certified jazz dance teacher under the British Association of Teachers of Dancing. College teaching credits include, Brigham Young University UT- (jazz dance depart.), Five Towns College NY (adjunct professor- jazz, tap, stage movement, theater dance), St. Lawrence College (jazz teacher sub), AMDA NYC (Sr. Showcase Associate Director/Choreographer), Queens College NY (summer dance workshop). Kelli enjoys teaching/coaching dance students over zoom. Some recent dance student credits include, ANNIE NBC Live! (Molly), How the Grinch Stole Christmas- National Tour (Cindy-Lou & Annie Who), Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies -Paramount (Young Frenchie), Frozen- Broadway National Tour (Young Elsa), South Pacific- National Tour (Liat). Favorite Director/Choreographer credits include, “American Girl Live in Concert” (Associate Director/Associate Choreographer), FAME! (Associate Choreographer-1st National Tour), Tuck Everlasting (Choreographer- WPPAC Stage 2; Winner of Broadway World’s- “Best Choreographer” 2019), In the Heights (Choreographer- Five Towns College), REMI award winning short film, (See Me) I’m in Here! (Director/Choreographer- Dancing 4 Change), Spring Awakening (Choreographer- Five Towns College), Mama Mia! (Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer)- Engeman Theatre, Greenwood starring Andrea McCardle (Associate Choreographer- NYMF). Kelli is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association. Some of Kelli’s favorite performing credits include: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Broadway 1st National Tour- Madison Square Gardens NYC), Hairspray (Engeman Theater NY), High School Musical (North Shore Music Theatre MA), Into the Night Life- Cyndi Lauper music video, bergenPAS Spring Gala- (featured dancer) starring, Tony Bennett, Chaka Khan, Paul Anka @Bergen Performing Arts Center and featured dancer in Broadway Backwards starring, Florence Henderson, Mario Cantone and George Takei. In between teaching/performing/directing/choreographer jobs, Kelli is also a professional Animal Trainer with Berloni Theatrical Animals https://theatricalanimals.com. Kelli’s most recent dog training credits include, the newly released film, “The Friend” (1st Assistant Animal Trainer) starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, the soon to be released film, ”Miracle on 74th Street” (1st Assistant Animal Trainer), the Broadway play directed by Susan Stroman, “Left on Tenth” (1st Assistant Animal Trainer) starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher and Season 3 ep. 1 of “And Just Like That” on HBO/MAX (1st Assistant Animal Trainer/on set talent). Kelli is also co-director/head choreographer at the Broadway Dance Academy in Brockville, Ontario Canada where she spends as much time as she can giving back to where she got her start as a performing artist. “To know where you are going, you must first remember where you came from. No matter where I go, I will always return home.” www.kelligautreau.com Instagram @dancecoachkelli