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Shannon Kelly

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shannon grew up dancing under the direction of William Reilly, an original Jerome Robins dancer, and his wife, Shirley, and sister, Sheila. Shannon dedicates her love of teaching and choreography to Mr. Reilly where she learned discipline, technique, dedication, and love for the art of ballet. Upon moving to Savannah, she studied and danced with the Savannah Ballet Company, then directed by Karena Brock-Carlyle, as well as Madeline Walker and Terrell Paulk of Ballet South. Following her initial time in the Savannah area, Shannon moved to Atlanta where she danced professionally with The Atlanta Ballet Company. During her time with Atlanta Ballet, she received her certification in early childhood education with the Montessori Institute of Atlanta. Shannon also studied, taught, and received her certification as a Ballroom dance instructor with Fred Estaire Dance Studios of Atlanta. She has instructed for Kelly & Co. Studios, Savannah Danse Theater, Performing Arts Academy of Savannah, Star Struck Performing Arts Center and Rising Stars Dance Theater of Beaufort. Her repertoire includes directing, choreographing and performing classics such as "The Nutcracker," "Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake," "Don Quixote," "Serenade," "Carmina Burana," "Etudes," "Paquita," "Giselle," "Symphony in C," "Midsummer Nights Dream," "West Side Story," and "Four Seasons", to name a few. Shannon returned to Savannah to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design. Upon her return, she accepted a position at The Savannah Montessori School of Performing Arts as Director of Dance and Primary Classroom Director, and later, Administrator. Shannon has also held the office of President of the Savannah Symphony Women's Guild. Ms. Kelly continues to be regionally and nationally recognized for her choreography, teaching and coaching abilities.

Sasha Greenberg

A Savannah, Ga native, Sasha Greenberg began her dance training at the age of 2 with Rosalie and Alan Cotler. She went on to study with the Savannah Danse Theater and the Performing Arts Academy of Savannah before joining Kelly and Co. Studios' Pre-Professional Company in its inaugural season. Under the direction of Shannon Kelly, Sasha studied ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Lyrical and supplemented her dance training with Theater and Voice. Her ballet repertoire includes leading roles in Stars and Stripes, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, and Spartacus. Her technical background was frequently recognized and awarded by regional and national dance competitions. After graduating from KCS, Sasha began her teaching career and has been a choreographer for the KCS Pre-Professional Company for the last ten years. She earned her first choreography award in just her second season with the Company and her jazz, contemporary, and lyrical choreography has continued to be recognized with high placement and choreography awards. While teaching, Sasha earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics, a minor in Philosophy, and a Certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership from the University of Georgia followed by a J.D. from Duke University School of Law. When she is not teaching, Sasha practices law in Atlanta, Georgia and coaches her students on how to utilize the lessons they have learned in their dance training to accomplish their academic and professional goals.   

David Greenberg

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A native of Savannah, Georgia, David began dancing at the age of three and studied ballet under Shannon Kelly, owner and director of Kelly & Co. Studios. After graduating from high school in 2011, David joined the Columbia Classical Ballet under the direction of Radenko Pavlovich. His ballet repertoire includes lead and corps roles in Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, La Esmeralda, Giselle, La Bayadère, and Le Corsaire. David has also performed with Ballet Spartanburg, Charleston Ballet in West Virginia, Hilton Head Dance Theatre and many schools as a featured guest artist. At the young age of 20, David concluded his third season with CCB and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with degrees in Marketing and Management and a minor in French. In 2015, David relocated to New York City to continue furthering his training and career as a professional dancer. Since moving, he has performed with the New York Theatre Ballet (as the Dancing Master in Donald Mahler’s Cinderella) and, in 2016, joined the American Repertory Ballet in NJ.  With ARB, he performed lead roles in Douglas Martin’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rite of Spring, Nutcracker, Pride and Prejudice and danced in Kirk Peterson’s Glazunov Variations (based on Raymonda) and Mary Barton’s Shades of Time. Most recently, David appeared on TV dancing on Fox’s hit show,  So You Think You Can Dance, where he survived as the only remaining ballet dancer and made it to the Top 40 (Top 20 male) in The Academy.

Kelsey Greenberg

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Kelsey Greenberg's dance journey began in her hometown of Staunton, VA, where she first discovered her passion at Valley Dance Theatre. She later moved to Savannah, GA, in middle school, where her training flourished under the guidance of Shannon Kelly at Kelly and Company Studios. During her time in Savannah, Kelsey also expanded her skills by participating in programs such as Monsters of Hip Hop and the summer dance intensive at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles.

After graduating high school, Kelsey relocated to New York City to immerse herself in further dance education. During her time in NYC, Kelsey was fortunate to study with some of the dance industry's most respected mentors, including Keenan Cooks, Luam Keflezgy, and Jesselee Santos. Although her focus was mainly hip-hop and street jazz, she continued training in ballet, contemporary, and jazz.

Kelsey’s professional career has been marked by a series of performances and choreography opportunities. She has performed as a backup dancer for Montell Jordan, worked with Keenan Cooks at corporate events, and been a choreographer and dancer for various live shows in Las Vegas. Her dedication to the craft also led her to a behind-the-scenes role as Stage Manager for Sheer Talent Competition and Convention, where she further honed her leadership and organizational skills.

Despite her time in NYC, Kelsey’s heart always remained with teaching and choreography, particularly at Kelly and Company Studios. Over the years, she returned to the studio during her downtime, where she inspired the next generation of dancers and ignited her true passion for mentorship.

In 2022, Kelsey made a permanent return to Savannah, where she found a new calling—helping people not just through dance, but also through real estate. Today, she continues to teach, choreograph, and make an impact on the local community as she pursues her dual passions in both dance and real estate.

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Talia Hollis

Meet Talia Hollis, an accomplished dancer and educator with an impressive two-decade journey in mastering various dance styles. For over five years, she has been devotedly teaching diverse genres, sharing her knowledge and love for the art form with aspiring dancers.

 

Talia's expertise also extends to her experience as a valued member of UDA (Universal Dance Association) for four years, where she honed her skills and contributed to the dance community. Currently, in her final year at the Savannah College of Art and Design, she is pursuing degrees in Social Strategy and Performing Arts, where she has had the privilege to choreograph, perform, and teach, showcasing her multifaceted talents.

 

Her dedication and exceptional leadership qualities have earned her the role of dance captain in three shows at SCAD, proving her ability to inspire and guide fellow performers towards excellence. Talia is deeply passionate about elevating the status of dance, advocating for its rightful recognition, and instilling that reverence in the next generation of extraordinary artists.

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Christian Cooper

Christian "Showtyme" Cooper is a self-taught hip hop dancer from Norfolk, Virginia who has been raised in savannah, GA for most of his teenage years. After graduating high school and joining the Dyzerzion Dance Team at Georgia Southern University in 2011, he made the decision to turn his passion for dance into a career. In 2014, he became a performing arts major at Savannah State University, where he is currently a choreographer for the Officials Basketball Dance Team. In addition to being a choreographer, he is entering his third year as a hip hop instructor at the Salvation Army. He always seeks to ignite a love for dance in his students, regardless of age, background, or experience level. As a frequent performer in the low country, he is beginning to gain more and more recognition as one of the most exceptional hip hop dancers in the area.

 

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Anthony Kelly

Anthony joins us in Savannah from Norfolk, Virginia. He began his dance journey with Denise Wall at Denise Wall's Dance Energy, of Virginia Beach.  Anthony was regularly recognized regionally and nationally for his dancing and choreographic abilities. He further refined his artistic prowess at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, earning his BFA as an inaugural member of the Collaborative Arts program. A 2020 Young Arts Finalist in Experimental Film, Anthony has showcased work in Miami and NYC. With experience navigating performance and choreography in the competitive dance scene, he now crafts interdisciplinary practices for young dancers.

 

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