There is a profound intersection between the world of martial arts and the art of dance. For Amy, this connection is most palpable in the dialogue between Karate and Contemporary Dance. Though once compelled to choose between these two paths in her youth, Amy has leveraged her established career as a successful professional dancer to synthesize them into a singular, innovative style.

KADAMY is the result of this fusion—an acronym derived from Karate (KA), Dance (DA), and AMY.

Philosophy and Method

Contraction, expansion, velocity, release, and focus: these principles form the shared vocabulary of both Karate and Contemporary Dance. KADAMY guides you through a transformative process that fortifies the physique, granting you surgical precision over every movement. The method empowers practitioners to simultaneously channel explosiveness, harmony, and creative freedom.

In KADAMY, there is no room for unnecessary tension; tension serves only to deplete the energy required for full self-expression.

• Tailored Evolution: Every exercise is meticulously designed and refined based on continuous feedback from students and choreographers.

• Peak Efficiency: The goal is to transcend physical obstacles and push boundaries, eventually achieving maximal results with minimal effort—optimizing both mental and physical capacity.

• Heritage-Driven: By incorporating the history, philosophy, and traditional routines of Karate, the method cultivates movements that are controlled, powerful, and aesthetically harmonious.

About the Creator

Francesca Amy Amante is the visionary behind this discipline. Her journey toward KADAMY was heralded by her work on INVASION, an ambitious production she created, produced, and choreographed, which served as the conceptual blueprint for this new movement philosophy.