Kelly’s dance training started at the age of 2, studying Ballet, Tap and Modern at her mother’s dance school in Torpoint. At 16 she went on to gain a Performing Arts Diploma with Distinction at The Hub Theatre School and continued her training at Redroofs Theatre School. 

Kelly had a varied career working professionally in the Entertainment Industry for over 15 years, from Dancer to Cabaret Singer, Presenter to Magician’s Assistant and Entertainment Manager, gaining 2 Sound and Lighting Awards and Entertainment Manager of the Year 1999.

Kelly made the transition from performer to teacher, studying at The British Ballet Organisation London, achieving Level 4 Teaching Diploma in Classical Ballet and Level 5 DTLLS in Dance Teaching. Kelly holds Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS), Certified PBT and Acrobatic Arts Instructor.