CERTIFICATION
Kaeja Elevations® Certification Course
Become a certified Kaeja Elevations® teacher!

“[A] groundbreaking approach to flying.”
The Stratford Festival
Kaeja Elevations® Certification Courses
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Level One: The Art of Flying
Taught by internationally recognized, award-winning choreographer and dance film director Allen Kaeja, The Art of Flying is the first of 3 levels of certification for Kaeja Elevations® (KE), an approach to partnering where participants from all experience levels are on an equal playing field. Once qualified, you will be an independently certified KE: Level One practitioner able to teach movers of all ages to work collectively to safely soar through the air and surpass their own expectations.
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Level Two: Flight
The second level of Kaeja Elevations® Certification builds on the foundational skills developed in Level One, moving into high level elevation work and flight. Level Two is structured to elevate the flyer above their supporting partner’s shoulders, and the flyer usually only has one point of contact with their supporting partner. Momentum, anchoring, and the architectural structure of the body allow participants of all genders to soar through the air, defying expectation and move beyond the limitations of typical partner work.
*Please note that only those who have completed the Level One Certification are permitted to participate in Level Two.
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Allen Kaeja lifts Karen Kaeja in a mermaid lift. He is standing with his right leg bent and his right arm at his side. His left arm extends upwards behind Karen's back. Karen's arm is intertwined with Allen's and her hand braces against the side of Allen's torso for support. Her other arm is extended in the air, and both of Karen's legs are extended on a diagonal above Allen's head. Karen wears a sleeveless black dress and black pumps and Allen wears dark blue pants and a dark blue sleeveless shirt. In the background, there is a cream coloured wall with stone pillars and a large archway.
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Allen Kaeja lifts Karen Kaeja in an aerial lift. He is has his arms raised to catch her, his tight arm extends upwards behind Karen's back. Karen is rigid in the air in a straight line as she holds her left arm to her body. Karen wears a sleeveless black dress and black pumps and Allen wears dark blue pants and a dark blue sleeveless shirt. In the background, there is a cream coloured wall with stone pillars and a large archway.
Upcoming Certification Courses
Join Allen Kaeja as he teaches Kaeja Elevations®(KE)! KE is an approach to partnering where all genders, experience and physique are on a level playing field. Rooted in contact improvisation, KE relies on the architectural structure of two bodies interacting while complimented by gravity, momentum, propulsion, breath and flow.
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Toronto 2026
Advanced Partnering and Certification Workshop
January 5 - 9, 2026
More info coming soon
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Calgary | May 2026
Taught by Allen Kaeja
The second level of Kaeja Elevations® Certification builds on the foundational skills developed in Level One, moving into high level elevation work and flight. Level Two is structured to elevate the flyer above their supporting partner’s shoulders, and the flyer usually only has one point of contact with their supporting partner. Once qualified be an independently certified KE Level II practitioner, able to teach movers to work safely.
Open to those who completed KE Certification Level I
Level 1 Kaeja Elevations Certified Teachers
The following is a list of those who have taken the Level One Kaeja Elevations Certification Course and are in good standing:
Deviani Andrea
Jennifer Aoki
Lillian Boyack
Drew Berry
Caryn Chappell
Timothy Cowart
Tanya Svazas Cronin
Anna Rose Deardorff
Slava Doval
Sophie Dow
Jenn Edwards
Eli Everett
Ryan Everett
Lawrence Fung
Nickeshia Garrick
Alaish Johnson
Hazel Lewis
Karin Florence Kato
Andrea Knowlton
Nyakurthe (Cucie) Mayain
Philip McDermott
Geanderson Mello
Sylvie Moquin
Jen Murray
Aether (Heather) Noble
Sierra Peacock
Rebecca Pearson
Olivia Proudfoot
Kayla Pylis
Minerva Muñoz Rodríguez
Timothy Jonah Rozales
Mio Sakamoto
Deltin Sejour
Cass Simmons
Mateo Galindo Torres
MoisesTrejo
AlannaVolk
Tara Wilson
Tatsuya Yasumoto
Level 2 Kaeja Elevations Certified Teachers
The following is a list of those who have taken the Level Two Kaeja Elevations Certification Course and are in good standing:
Tim Cowart
Sláva Doval
Eli Everett
Ryan Everett
Hazel Lewis
Nyakurthe (Cucie) Mayain
Mio Sakamoto
Tara Wilson
Level 3 Kaeja Elevations Certified Teachers
The following is a list of those who have taken the Level Three Kaeja Elevations Certification Course and are in good standing:
Tim Cowart
Slava Doval
Mio Sakamoto
Tara Wilson