Educator
Keane-Bamsey has been sought after to direct programs in Portugal, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and throughout the United States. Ms. Keane has been teaching for almost two decades; having taught tens of thousands of students for hundreds of public school, dozens of universities and countless community organizations.
Ranae Keane-Bamsey’s degrees include a B.A. in Dance Theatre, B.A. in Fitness Instruction & Promotion, and a M.A. in Youth and Human Services Administration. Selected experiences in the field of education include Director of the Young Peoples Dance Theatre, Project Coordinator for Camp Adventure World Services and Director of Education of Kinetic Energy Schools of Movement & Music. For five years Bamsey taught at the University of Northern Iowa as dance faculty, instructing dance technique courses in modern, ballet, jazz, tap and ballroom as well as creative movement for youth, applied choreography, dance performance and wellness courses.
Keane Bamsey is a published author. Selected writings include, “Dance Education in Non-Profit Organizations and Youth and Human Service Agencies” as first author with Dr. Christopher Edginton, published in IA Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; “Falling, A Choreographer’s Perspective” as second author with Dr. Sarah-Marie Belcastro, in preparation; “Construction of Tap Gloves and Wheelchair Tap Table for Sit-Down Dancers”, as first author with Ms. Jackie Spece-Heinz, in preparation; and “The Status of Dance Education Programs in Public Leisure Services and Non-Profit Youth Serving Organizations in the State of Iowa” a published research study.
Currently Ranae is a K-7 creative & performing arts teacher at Innovations Public Charter School in West Hawaii. She also guest teaches and lectures for clients on contract.
Ranae Keane-Bamsey’s degrees include a B.A. in Dance Theatre, B.A. in Fitness Instruction & Promotion, and a M.A. in Youth and Human Services Administration. Selected experiences in the field of education include Director of the Young Peoples Dance Theatre, Project Coordinator for Camp Adventure World Services and Director of Education of Kinetic Energy Schools of Movement & Music. For five years Bamsey taught at the University of Northern Iowa as dance faculty, instructing dance technique courses in modern, ballet, jazz, tap and ballroom as well as creative movement for youth, applied choreography, dance performance and wellness courses.
Keane Bamsey is a published author. Selected writings include, “Dance Education in Non-Profit Organizations and Youth and Human Service Agencies” as first author with Dr. Christopher Edginton, published in IA Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; “Falling, A Choreographer’s Perspective” as second author with Dr. Sarah-Marie Belcastro, in preparation; “Construction of Tap Gloves and Wheelchair Tap Table for Sit-Down Dancers”, as first author with Ms. Jackie Spece-Heinz, in preparation; and “The Status of Dance Education Programs in Public Leisure Services and Non-Profit Youth Serving Organizations in the State of Iowa” a published research study.
Currently Ranae is a K-7 creative & performing arts teacher at Innovations Public Charter School in West Hawaii. She also guest teaches and lectures for clients on contract.