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Dominique Kelley, originally from Bridgeport, CT, is proving himself to be a powerhouse choreographer in the world of musical theater, television, live performance and beyond. An avid tapper and percussionist, Dominique tries to fuse rhythm patterns with classical movement to create a visual and aural experience.
“Black and Blue” was his first Broadway tour at age 13, and then “Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk”, national tour at 15, and ever since he has had a love of performing, choreographing, and movement coaching. At the ripe old age of 16, he co-choreographed his first musical named “Wild Women Blues” in Germany, starring the incomparable Linda Hopkins. He later choreographed “Oklahoma!”, the world premiere of “Rattlesnake Kate”, and “Indecent”, all at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. “Priscilla: Queen of the Desert”, “Singin’ in The Rain”, and “Sophisticated Ladies” at ZACH Theatre in Austin, TX and was nominated for choreography awards for all of them.
Using his love of musical theater and commercial dance, he has created movements for movies including, Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”, “Jump The Broom”, and “Gone With the Bullets”, China’s first ever 3D blockbuster film. In addition, he has lent his artistic talents to create for “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special”, “So You Think You Can Dance”, “Perry Mason”, “Come Dance With Me”, “Alter Ego”, “I Can See Your Voice”, “Flirty Dancing”, “The Masked Singer”, “Dancing with The Stars”, “American Music Awards”, and “Bar Rescue”.
Kelley is no stranger to stage and live performance, collaborating with recording artists Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, P!nk, Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani, Chris Martin, Queen Latifah, Taylor Swift, FKA Twigs, Miley Cyrus, Frank Ocean, Nelly, Cee Lo Green, B.o.B, and Flo Rida. He has also been one of the main choreographers of sports entertainment for San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, LA Clippers, and others. Kelley’s goal is to bring movement and dance artistry to every facet of the entertainment industry.
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