Meet the Team
Who is BodyKinect?
BodyKinect is the kind of mentorship that blends science with movement, breaking down complex concepts into practical, dance-specific training that actually makes a difference. We don't just preach strength and flexibility; we teach dancers how to build it in a way that makes them feel empowered, confident, and capable.
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BodyKinect thrives in competitive dance spaces, helping youth dancers and their teachers navigate the physical demands of their craft with evidence-based training. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions— every dancer's body is unique, and their training should be too.
We value transparency, making sure dancers and teachers understand the "why" behind the training. And while we're serious about results, we never lose sight of the joy in movement-because at the end of the day, dance should feel good.
Whether through online coaching, workshops, or YouTube videos, BodyKinect is here to push the dance industry forward-one strong, educated, and confident dancer at a time.
Kendall Baab, MSc, CSCS
CEO and Owner
Kendall is a personal trainer for dancers and dance science educator located in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up as a competitive studio dancer and Texas high school drill team member. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Science from California State University Long Beach where she trained in ballet and modern dance, and a Master of Science degree in Dance Science from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, UK where she completed dance science research involving perfectionism and self-efficacy in online dance classes and trained in contemporary dance.
Kendall is a NSCA strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), which allows her to work with athletes of all kind to enhance performance. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor with a dance specialization, and a certified health coach. Kendall works with dancers all over the United States on strength, conditioning, and flexibility to enhance performance and prevent injury.
Bryn MacNichol
Administrative Director
Bryn MacNichol is a personal trainer, teaching artist, and dance administrator located in Philadelphia, PA. She grew up dancing with her local studio’s Performance Team in the Philadelphia suburbs, where she performed at community events and dance competitions. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dance with a Minor in Somatics from Drexel University where she trained in modern dance. During her studies, she completed the 450-hour Drexel Pilates Training Program and became a Certified Pilates Instructor in Mat, Reformer, and Mixed Equipment. Bryn is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
Bryn has worked with dance studios, youth programs, and professional dance companies in the Philadelphia area developing creative dance curricula, managing marketing and administration, and performing. She has also worked with dancers on strength training and conditioning to improve their overall dance performance and experience. Bryn strives to positively impact the dance industry by educating, cross-training, and offering safe environments, in-person and virtually, for dancers to reach their highest potential.
