Brandon Kelly (he/him)
Jazz Funk
A Cincinnati native, Brandon began working professionally in high school. He started dancing for Paramount’s Kings Island in Kings, Ohio, where he would later choreograph his first production show. He furthered training at Wright State University where he graduated with a B.F.A in Dance. There he cultivated a particular passion in creation and choreography under the teachings of Kennedy Center Meritorious Achievement Award winner Teressa Wylie McWilliams.
After graduating, he was in the inaugural m/s Jade cast of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Elements directed by Patti Wilcox. He continued to perform regionally including Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, New Theater Restaurant, Alhambra Dinner Theatre, and West Virginia Public Theatre. After performing for Holland America Line, Brandon focused more prominently on teaching and choreography. He returned to Wright State to choreograph Rent and teach jazz as adjunct faculty.
In 2014 he began working for Emmy Award winning production company RWS Entertainment Group as a rehearsal director/choreographer. He helped create, teach, and direct entertainment experiences for several clients and brands such as Holland America Line, Billboard, Kennywood, Postmodern Jukebox, and Azamara. Brandon has worked alongside top industry choreographers like Melanie Lewis-Yribar, Brooke Wendle, and Chip Abbott. Most recently Brandon choreographed Escape to Margaritaville at Ogunquit Playhouse directed by Richard J. Hines. Brandon is thrilled to join bold dance project!