Marketing Director, Instructor: Tiny Dancer Classes, Ballet, Lyrical, and Turns
Kelly is originally from Walpole, Massachusetts where they trained for 15 years at Medfield Dance Academy Studios and were a company member and competitive dancer. Kelly then graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2021 from Meredith College in Raleigh NC with a B.A. in Dance with a Concentration in Private Studio Teaching. Kelly was also the sole recipient of the Academic Excellence in Dance Award for 2021. During their senior year, Kelly was the president of Meredith Dance Association, formerly the National Honors Society for Dance Arts. They were a member of Meredith’s modern dance company, Meredith Dance Theater, and the Meredith Jazz and Tap Company for the tap portion of the company. While attending Meredith, Kelly taught at Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) in Apex NC, and continued there for four years. They taught all ages and styles but focussed mainly on the youngest dancers. They also interned and worked as a social media coordinator at APA.
Kelly moved to Oregon summer of 2022 to work at Elevate as both an instructor and social media / recreational dance enrollment coordinator. Kelly is eager to share their passion for dance with their new students! Kelly wishes to positively impact dancers' lives through fun dance education and support through mentorship. Kelly focuses on inclusivity and fostering a positive and welcoming environment for all students.
