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Ellen & Cathy nominated for "7th annual Minnesota SAGE Awards for Dance" as Outstanding Dance Educator!

 

Cathy Keane Wind has performed with such great tap artists as Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, and is a student of the Maestro Lane Alexander. Her passion for art has given her the opportunity to work with the Queen of Sweden, Dr, Maya Angelou, Regis Phelbin, Garisson Keiller, Bill Irwin, the umbillical brothers, and the boys choir of Kenya. Cathy has taught at St. Paul Conservatory for the Arts, St. Cloud State University, and the University of Minnesota as well as many reputable dance studios.

Cathy is the co-artistic director of Keane Sense of Rhythm tap company. KSR has performed around the US, Canada, Europe and China, including performances with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Chicago Human Rhythm Project and Minneapolis and Thunder Bay Fringe Festivals. In 1997, Keane Sense of Rhythm started the Keane Sense of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble to give gifted rhythm-tap students a chance to explore different aspects of the art form.

Ellen Keane

Ellen Keane has danced professionally since 1981. She has appeared on the nationally syndicated show Dance Fever and toured nationally as the lead in The Muppet Babies Live. She has taught tap for universities and at dance schools around the Midwest. She is sought after as an instructor at music and dance festivals in the region. Ellen Keane is also listed on the MN roster of artists.

Choreography credits include dozens of musicals for metro area high schools, community and professional theaters and she has created award winning choreography for her students. Ellen is co-artistic director of Keane Sense of Rhythm tap company. KSR has performed at the Chicago and Mpls Human Rhythm Projects and was featured at the Mpls and Thunder Bay Fringe Festivals. The Company has performed in the Midwest, Canada, Europe and China. Ellen choreographed and performed in three seasons with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. In 1997, Keane Sense of Rhythm started the Keane Sense of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble to give gifted rhythm-tap students a chance to explore different aspects of the art form.

Shawn GliddenShawn Glidden started dancing with KSR in 1998. Her percussive dance career started with the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, with whom she toured the Midwest United States, Canada and France. In addition to being a member of KSR she dances and plays fiddle with a traditional dance company, GIRLGERMS. In 2004 she toured England and Belgium as a fiddle player for Wild Goose Chase Cloggers.
 



   
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