Morgan Kelli

Training

Starz Performing Arts Academy
16th Year training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Arco, Voice, Theater
Gymfinity and ABC Tumbling
Training in tumbling including basic skills up to Elite level skills
Beckley Dance Theater School
Ballet training
Evolution Fitness / CrossFit Bluefield
Fitness Training
Cheer Express Allstars
Competition Cheerleading and Tumbling
Broadway Dance Center
AIM Invitational 2016 and 2018
Multiple drop in dance classes in all genres
Joffery Ballet School
Joffery Contemporary and Jazz Summer Intensive 2017
Work Shops Attended
24/Seven, NYCDA, Bella Moxi, Revel, The Main Event, Radix, Shock the Intensive, Jump, Titans, Showstoppers, Connected, Revolution Cheer Clinic, WVU Gymnastics Clinic
Achievements / Highlights

2020 Prerogative magazine cover model and 6 page feature article
2019 Corner Stone Gift Store –Principal actor commercial, Model Squad Member
2018 Bella Moxi Scholarship recipient of American Musical Theater NYC 2 Year Program
2018 IAMT Broadway Bootcamp NYC scholarship
2018 NYCDA Outstanding Concept Award self-choreographed solo
2018 Radix Cutting Edge Scholarship recipient
2018 Dance Dreams Scholarship recipient
2017 Accepted into Joffery Contemporary / Jazz Trainee Program
2017 Miss Star Quest and ECAD National Jazz Dance Champion
2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleader NYC
2015 Star Quest Champion and VIP Regional Champion Teen Soloist and Teen Duo
Certifications

CLI
Trainee Program Alum, Certified Instructor
Acrobatic Arts
Pre K Acro Dance, Module 1 Certified Instructor
ADTA
Certified Acro Adjudicator, Acro Vault Founding Member
CPR / First AID Certified

Morgan’s Journey

Morgan's passion for dance began at the age of two. She has been training at STARZ for the past 16 years. Morgan was a member of the award-winning STARZ Competition Team from age 6 to 16. She was the youngest member of the original STARZ Acro Team and was also a member of STARZ Mini Lyrical Company, STARZ Models Club, STARZ Elite Company, STARZ en Pointe, and a founding member of the STARZ Apprentice Program.

Morgan recently auditioned for NYC's Institute of American Musical Theatre's 2 year program. Not only was she accepted, she was also awarded a $36,000.00 Scholarship to study at the performing arts school. Morgan will begin her 2nd year at IAMT this Fall.

Morgan is an Acro Dance Adjudicator: Certified Founding Member of the Acro Dance Teacher's Association. She is also an Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor (module 1 and pre-k acrodance). The Internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts Teacher Training & Certification Program is designed to teach dance educators how to safely & effectively instruct AcroDance in the dance studio. Morgan has also completed STARZ Performing Arts Academy's Teacher Training Seminar.

Morgan is a CLI Studios Certified Dance Instructor, and has also completed one full year of training as a CLI Studios Trainee. She is a Radix 2018 Cutting Edge Scholarship Recipient for Jazz & Contemporary, awarding her scholarships to study at DancerPalooza in CA & The Main Event in NYC. Morgan attended The Main Event in August 2018, giving her the opportunity to study with Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, & Wade Robson. In addition, she has attended many workshops and conventions over the years including NYCDA, where she was most recently awarded a High Gold Achievement and the Outstanding Concept Award for her self-choreographed original Solo, "Moments Passed" .

Morgan has worked with many industry icons such as Tessandra Chavez, Tyce Diorio, Alex Wong, Emily Buffard, Valery Lantratov, and Fikshun, and continues her study of dance, acting, and voice.

Morgan is a Brand Ambassador for JUST BE STRONG Activewear, an active lifestyle brand designed to empower & motivate women. Throughout her years of competition, she has earned many prestigious Awards & Overall rankings. Morgan has also been a competitive gymnast and cheerleader, and was invited to cheer in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC in 2016.

Morgan's most recent accomplishments include auditioning for and obtaining a spot in the Broadway Dance Center's AIM Invitational where she had the opportunity to perform on a Broadway stage for the first time. She also earned the Title Miss StarQuest 2017, and was named National Dance Champion of the ECAEDA. Morgan auditioned for and was accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School's summer jazz/contemporary program. She was also awarded acceptance into their prestigious four year Trainee Program.

Morgan studies all genres of dance and enjoys sharing her love of the arts with her students. She is First Aid and CPR certified. Morgan plans to continue her performance education with the goal of turning her passion for performing into a dream career.