Kay-Ann

Artist

Kay-Ann is an embodied, multifaceted artist, story teller, dancer, choreographer, creative director and movement/wellness coach. Dedicated to creating work that is rooted in self expression and creativity.

Born in Jamaica, she moved to Canada at the age of 8. Kay-Ann was brought up within and around a vibrant cultural environment that has and continues to influence her work. Her lived experiences, the Afro-Caribbean/Hip-Hop culture as well as her academic background as a social services worker is what she pulls from when creating and sharing her various artistic practices. She has produced a variety of dance productions for numerous events within Canada. As well as performed in countless music videos for different artists and performed on many stages.

From the time she created her first production “The Alter Ego” in 2009 to her most recent production “Remembrance” that made its debut at the 2024 Toronto Fringe Festival, Kay-Ann’s work has always stood out as a breath of fresh air allowing self expression, artistry and culture to be the focus.

As a movement and wellness coach, she uses the principles of cultural wellness to help her clients and organizations incorporate wellness practices that are rooted in culture, nature, ancestral healing and self-expression. With a wealth of knowledge and experience that comes from years of being immersed in the creative arts, Kay-Ann is looking forward to expanding her artistry in ways that expans and pushes her while providing spaces for the community to connect and evolve.