Kelly is a movement artist, performer, and educator in Columbus, Ohio who earned her BFA in dance from The Ohio State University. She performs widely and has taught in the United States, Israel, China, and Denmark.  

When not performing, she facilitates classes as a traveling artist in workshops and residencies for the Columbus community through BalletMet and Flux + Flow Dance & Movement Center. She is also the co-director of SeaBus Dance Collective, which brings dancers together to explore real-time compositions.

Currently, Kelly is Vice President of Operations for Columbus Dance Alliance, an organization that strengthens the central Ohio dance community by supporting artists, developing audiences, and inspiring collaboration.