Today we’d like to introduce you to Kendall Baab.
Hi Kendall, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started at the age of four and grew up doing different styles, such as ballet, top, Jazz, modern contemporary, and Texas high school drill team. When it came time to go to college, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I discovered dance science at California State University, Long Beach where I completed my degree and discovered my love for fitness. I then became a certified personal trainer, certified Pilates instructor, and certified health coach to work with dancers of all ages, and help them improve their performance and prevent injury. Later on, I earned my master’s degree in dance science from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, UK where I completed research surrounding perfectionism and self-efficacy in online dance classes, as well as dove deeper into dance science research. Upon graduating, I started my business, body connects, to work with dancers one on one and provide dance science educational resources and classes to the dance community.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Starting my head is definitely a struggle at first. I had no idea what it meant to start a business let alone keep it running. I did lots of research into how to set it up, I had help from a couple, friends and family in terms of education and marketing. It was a whole new ballpark for me. I struggled a lot with my own work-life balance, as most of my work is done virtually. It was hard to grow the business while still taking time for myself.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about BodyKinect?
BodyKinect’s mission is to provide personal training services and dance science education to competitive dancers of all ages to enhance their overall performance and improve their dance technique. With this science-based training, we want dancers to feel more confident in their abilities as humans and as dancers.
We provide personal dance science training and education that teaches you about your body and helps you strengthen your dance technique in a fully personalized plan. Unlike other dance training services, BodyKinect teaches you the science behind the dancing from a trained dance science professional and helps you increase body awareness, prevent injuries, and enhance performance.
What sets us apart from others is the educational aspect of our training. We don’t just tell our dancers to copy what we’re doing. It’s more importantly about the “why” behind the exercises or the cueing. That’s where the real transformation is made.
Our services include 1:1 training sessions, online training programs, online educational classes, and studio master classes.
The pillars of our company include education, consistency, and empowerment.
How do you think about luck?
I’ve had incredibly great luck with my business in the first couple of years. As I was building a strong social media presence, I have been able to book multiple master classes, have consistent one-on-one clients, and generate an increasing revenue every quarter. I wouldn’t say I’ve had any bad luck, only some challenges that have been conquered.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://bodykinect.org
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/trainwithkendall
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/trainwithkendall
Image Credits
Adrien Padilla Photography Level 8 Dance Dance Vision
