Kayleigh Botha
The Artist Unveiled
Kayleigh Botha is a professional performer from Johannesburg, South Africa. Born with a love for dance, this talented artist has explored and performed various dance styles throughout her youth before making a career out of a her passion for aerial dance. She has had the opportunity to work on a number of exciting dance projects, both as an instructor and a performer. Kayleigh puts her heart and soul into every captivating performance, leaving an impactful impression on students and audiences alike. Thriving on creative challenges with a hunger for continuous growth and a diverse dance background, Kayleigh the perfect addition to any entertainment program. Explore the portfolio and get in touch directly with any questions.
Previous Projects
Performances, experience and Qualifications
Ballet training and instructing
Grade 1-5 Ballet training through Regency International Dance Academy. Annual showcase performances as well as other various performance opportunities over the years. Kayleigh worked as an assistant teacher under Patricia Gilder in 2013
Modern jazz
Modern jazz training through Regency International Dance Academy. Performances at Ridgeview retirement village market and Regency International Dance Academy showcase.
Anti-Gravity Aerial Dance instructor
In September 2019, after a year of aerial dance experience and instructor training, Kayleigh began instructing lyra, trapeze, hammock and aerial silks at Anti-Gravity Pole and Aerial studio, a position which she held until relocating to Dallas in August 2021. She also developed a list of private clients in South Africa and Dallas. She continues to teach both in person and through online classes.
Anti-Gravity Pole dance instructor
After 6 months of mixed level pole dance experience and instructor training, Kayleigh began instructing beginner pole classes at Anti-Gravity Pole and Aerial studio, a position which she held until relocating to Dallas in August 2021.
Certification
Silks instructor course through Anti-Gravity(December 2019)
Lyra instructor course through Anti-Gravity(May 2020)
Pole level 1-2 exam with previous teacher training(May 2021)
Short Dance workshops
Ballroom Basics through a private instructor(2013)
Aerial yoga through Anti-Gravity(2020/2021)
Sensual chair dance through Anti-Gravity(2020)
Fire Dance through Fire Fettish(2021)
Best of Performances
Hip hop meets ballet collaboration performance at Summerfields Artist showcase(2013)
Lyra Performances: Circus in the Park Showcase (2019); CANSA Relay for life(2020); Cosmic Circus festival(2021)
Silks Performances: Anti-Gravity showcase(2020); Circus in the Park showcase(2021); Cosmic Circus festival(2021)
Straps Performances: Cosmic Circus festival(2021)
Fire Dance Performances: Cosmic Circus festival(2021)