Keri Payne - Instructor
A native of North Alabama, Keri Ann moved to Saint Augustine in 2020 and is thrilled to be teaching her 7th year with Dansations!
Keri is a national award-winning choreographer and has been teaching the art of dance for over 15 years. Specializing in jazz, tap, and contemporary, she is also certified in classical ballet through Dance Educators of America. Keri has also choreographed many shows in Alabama and Tennessee including Cabaret, Hairspray, Aladdin, Camp Rock, and most recently Beauty and the Beast.
She was a cast member for Walt Disney World where she appeared in a Nation-wide commercial and is now a member of the Walt Disney World College Program Alumni Association. In 2014, Keri Ann founded The Factory Dance Productions in Cullman, AL where she started the competitive dance program as well as the Cullman County special needs dance program.
Keri Ann studied Broadcast Journalism at the University of North Alabama and served as a DJ for both 104.3 WZYP and Big River Broadcasting's Q107.3. Mostly recently, Keri finished up a 3 year tour with Beyond the Stars, a national dance competition, where she served as DJ, emcee, and audio engineer. Keri Ann is also a full-time Preschool teacher and a Red Cross certified lifeguard.
Keri is our instructor and leads our Musical Theater Program at Dansations!
Get to know Ms. Keri
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Beginner & Intermediate hip hop!
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Kids eager to learn!
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Being told I’m the best teacher or the nicest
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Sweet
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Salad
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Wine
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Podcasts, outdoor activities, pool days / swimming, self-care
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Candles, gift cards, bath items. I love Auburn Tigers and LSU and love to eat at Olive Garden and shop at Target!