Kaea Pearce Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Kids, Height, Instagram, Career

Kaea Pearce is a skilled New Zealand dancer and choreographer recognized for her powerful hip-hop and dancehall routines, often performing with top international artists and crews.

With Samoan and Irish roots, she rose to fame as a core member of the world-champion Royal Family Dance Crew, touring globally and appearing in high-profile music videos like Justin Bieber‘s “Sorry.”

Profile

• Full Name: Kaea Pearce
• Stage Name: Kaea Pearce
• Born: June 21, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Invercargill, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealander
• Occupation: Dancer and Choreographer
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Parents: Mr. Pearce and Mrs. Marian Pearce
• Siblings: Ruthy Pearce, Taylor Pearce
• Spouse: Bodene Thompson
• Children: Reinus Charles Allan Pohe and Blossom Ruth Trisha
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Kaea Pearce, a skilled New Zealand dancer and choreographer, was born on June 21, 1997, in Invercargill, New Zealand. Raised by her parents, Mr. Pearce and Mrs. Marian Pearce.

Details about formal education remain private, but her dedication to dance from a young age shaped her path, leading to early opportunities in crews and performances.

Her ethnicity is Samoan-Irish-New Zealander, and she follows no publicly disclosed religion.

Career

Kaea Pearce began her professional career as a teenager, training at The Palace Dance Studio and joining the Royal Family Dance Crew, where she helped secure multiple world titles at the Hip Hop International Championships from 2009 to 2013. As part of the all-female ReQuest subgroup, she competed on America’s Best Dance Crew season 6 in 2011, reaching the finals and gaining international exposure.

Her breakthrough came with roles in music videos, including Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” in 2015, which has over 3.9 billion views and featured her as the standout “red hair dancer.”

She performed live with Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 American Music Awards, Rihanna at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, and Enrique Iglesias on tour.

Expanding her reach, Kaea appeared in Jason Derulo’s “Swalla” video in 2017 and the film Born to Dance.

In recent years, she led the AG Squad on World Street Woman Fighter in 2025, showcasing her leadership in dancehall and hip-hop battles. She has choreographed for various projects, taught master classes globally, and supported artists like Kim Petras.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kaeapearce
• Facebook Handle: Kaea Pearce
• YouTube Channel: Kaea Pearce
• TikTok Handle: @kaeapearcee

Personal Life

Kaea Pearce, 28, is a skilled New Zealand dancer and choreographer. She keeps much of her private world low-key but shares family moments online, including her close bond with sister Ruthy, who is also a dancer.

Previously engaged to rugby player Bodene Thompson since 2016, the couple welcomed twins Reinus Charles Allan Pohe and Blossom Ruth Trisha in February 2021, but they separated around early 2025 amid personal challenges.

Filmography

Filmography (Selected Credits):

• Born to Dance (2015) – Dancer
• World of Street Woman Fighter (2025) – Leader, AG Squad (TV series)

Music Videos and Performances (Selected Credits):

• Justin Bieber: “Sorry (Purpose: The Movement)” (2015) – Featured Dancer
• Jason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign: “Swalla” (2017) – Dancer
• Major Lazer and Mr Eazi (Choreography credit)
• Backup for Jennifer Lopez (2015 American Music Awards performance)
• Backup for Rihanna (2016 MTV Video Music Awards performance)
• Enrique Iglesias Tour Performances – Dancer
• Kim Petras Collaborations – Dancer/Choreographer

Television and Competitions (Selected Credits):

• America’s Best Dance Crew (Season 6, 2011) – Contestant (with ReQuest)
• World Street Woman Fighter (2025) – Leader/Performer (AG Squad)

Net Worth

Kaea Pearce, is a skilled New Zealand dancer and choreographer. Her net worth is estimated at $1 million USD.

Most of her earnings come from dance performances and choreography in music videos like “Sorry” and live shows with artists such as Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna, plus TV appearances on America’s Best Dance Crew and World Street Woman Fighter.