Kelsey began her dance training at The Dance Company, Inc. as a competitive dancer competing in lyrical, jazz, tap and musical theatre. From 2008-2012, she attended the University of Alabama where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Dance. During her time at UA, Kelsey began a deeper training in ballet technique, pointe work and partnering. In 2012, Kelsey joined Atlanta Ballet as a trainee and later became an apprentice from 2013-2015. She danced numerous lead roles such as Marya in John McFall’s “The Nutcracker”, The Rose in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Requium for a Rose”, and Lead Soloist in Gina Patterson’s “Quietly Walking”. Kelsey was also featured in many contemporary and ballet works including Ohad Naharin’s “Secus”, Jorma Elo’s “First Flash”, and Alexander Eckman’s “Cacti”. She moved to Birmingham in 2015 and began teaching at Briarwood Ballet. Kelsey is rehearsal assistant for Ballet Exaltation where she enjoys choreographing contemporary ballet works for their repertoire. In addition, she is adjunct professor in the dance department at Samford University. Her choreography has been featured at Alabama Dance Festival, in both Ballet Exaltation and Immanuel’s repertoire and Samford Dance Company’s 2024 annual concert. Kelsey seeks to encourage her students to break through boundaries in their dancing while maintaining strong technique, beautiful artistry and freedom of worship! ... See MoreSee Less
Amy Wesley studied as a young dancer at the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, AL, and trained extensively under the direction of Dame Sonia Arova and Therese Laeger. There, she performed principal and soloist roles in ballets such as Giselle, Swan Lake, Flower Festival, Sleeping Beauty, and Paquita. Amy also performed in original work by Jordan Morris of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She attended summer dance intensives with Ballet Magnificat! and the American Ballet Theater. Upon graduation from ASFA, Amy received the “Prix de Danse Award.” In 2001 Amy joined Ballet Magnificat!, where she danced for the next 12 years under the artistic direction of Kathy Thibodeaux and Jiri Voborsky. Amy enjoyed touring across the world with Ballet Magnificat, performing soloist roles in Basic Instructions, Christmas Dream, Christmas Festival, Saviour, Before His Throne, Snow Queen, and Prodigal’s Journey. Amy was especially honored to perform the roles of Corrie and Betsie ten Boom in Ballet Magnificat!’s The Hiding Place. In addition to dancing, Amy served as “Assistant Artistic Director” for Ballet Magnificat!’s Omega Company from 2011-2013. Amy’s teaching experience spans master classes on her travels with Ballet Magnificat! and in their summer dance intensives from 2004-2013. Additionally, she taught at Westwood Ballet from 2013-2015. Amy has enjoyed teaching in both the Enrichment and Intensive divisions of Briarwood Ballet since 2013. ... See MoreSee Less
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