KELBY BROWN

Ballet

Kelby Brown was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.  He began his professional training at Walnut Hill School of the Arts and later went on to study at the School of American Ballet, the official school of the New York City Ballet.  Kelby performed the official school of the New York City Ballet.  Kelby performed with may ballet companies including Hartford Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet and Pacific NW Ballet.  He also performed leading roles in Western Symphony, Concerto Barocco and Valse Fantasie, with State Ballet of Missouri and Ballet Chicago.  Throughout his career, he has worked as a print model for American and Italian Vogue and shot with noted fashion photographer Albert Watson.  After signing with one of the top dance agencies in Los Angeles, Kelby was invited to perform the featured role “Oiseau” in Cirque Du Soleil’s Las Vegas Production of “Mystere.”  After migrating to the West Coast, Kelby danced one of the lead roles in the Los Angeles Opera’s production of “The Merry Widow.”  One of the biggest highlights of his career came when he was asked to be a charter member of Celine Dion’s highly acclaimed Las Vegas production of “A New Day,” where he worked with Franco Dragone and Mia Michaels.  Currently, Kelby is very happy to be making the transition to the production side of the business as a choreographer.  So far, his works include the opening number for the 2007 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards with Justin Timberlake and a Warner Brothers feature film, “Spring Breakdown.”  Kelby has done many music videos, including Usher’s “Pop Your Collar,” as well as many live industrials, commercials and feature films.  He most recently shot a sitcom comedy pilot with director, Phil Valentine.  Kelby has made many guest appearances including MTV’s House of Style, Good Day Live LA, The Today Show and Oprah Winfrey. 

Kelby Brown, teaches ballet technique! His style is very neo-classical, which means for him: very classical, but with the use of hips, syncopated rhythms, quick and tricky allegros, contractions and off balance positions! Very Balanchine influenced!