Kelsey, a Marietta native, received her training from The British Academy of Performing Arts and The Georgia Ballet School. She attended summer intensives at Carolina Ballet, The Georgia Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Atlanta Ballet. Kelsey enjoyed dancing with The Georgia Ballet’s professional company for over ten years, as a professional dancer Kelsey has performed principal and soloist roles. Her favorites include portraying Carmen, Bluebird from Sleeping Beauty, and Lise from La Fille Mal Gardee. In addition to classical pieces, Kelsey enjoyed performing in contemporary ballets created by Janusz Mazon.  She has attended summer intensives at Carolina Ballet, The Georgia Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet and Atlanta ballet. Kelsey has also enjoyed performing with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on occasion. Kelsey loves to inspire others by offering support and encouragement to younger dancers in class. It is a joy to be back where it all started, Kelsey was an Academy Dance Company member for many years before becoming a professional dancer.