Bea Beaman (They/Them) is a Chinese-American choreographer from Shanghai, China. They received a BA in Dance from St. Olaf College, and is now working on an MFA in Choreography at the University of Iowa. 

Bea was trained in all aspects of the performing arts with various entertainment agencies in China before starting their choreography journey at St. Olaf College. They have a special interest in Partnering, with movement based in Hip Hop and Modern dance. They also have experience in Music Production, Lighting Design, and Stage Management. With this interdisciplinary skill set, they have been able to create works that hold their voice in all aspects of production. 

This year, Bea has received the Pilobolus teacher training alongside the Connecting with Balance certification. They are currently teaching, studying, and performing in Iowa City, IA.