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Howdy howdy!  With several extremely busy months behind us, Mindy and I are at it, yet again.  Just keep that ball a rollin’ rollin’.

Come April, Mindy and I will return to Appalachian State University in Boone, NC for a mini-residency.  Extreme excitement revolving around that one We taught a master class a few months back, as part of the NC Dance Festival Outreach Program.  This time we are headed back to teach a little modern, ballet, improv and rep!

We will be participating in this year’s {Re}Happening event at Lake Eden in NC.  Joining over 50 other artists, we are out to dance our faces off.  We are both super excited to be in such an inspiring and motivating environment and hopefully, create some new work!   Purchase your tickets to this event at:  http://rehappening.com/?page_id=368

I want to finish with a friendly reminder to SPREAD the LOVE!  It’s never too late and definitely never the wrong time to show a little lovin’ to those around you.  I couldn’t/wouldn’t be here today, writing this damn post, if it weren’t for the support of all those loved ones around me.  So… mom, dad, jd, matt, david, oma, kat, rule, mindy, flem and all other beloved friends, family and fans of my work, THANK YOU! take it easy and hug somebody…NOW! Enjoy the lovely weather!

Last week was absolutely incredible! Chicago treated us more than divine, although I must admit I am still completely exhausted from all of the events.  Mindy and I kicked off our trip with an informal show at “The Park,” we co-taught at various high-schools in the Chicago area, gave a stellar performance of our tribute duet to the students and most importantly, presented 3 evenings of our show at Links Hall: “The Ratio of Mindsey to Kelpin”  holla holla!!! It was pretty dank and to be quite frank, I was not looking forward to coming back home.  boooooo hoooooooo, let me dance forever people!

As I’ve stated previously, Mindy and I will have  a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of “ratio” in Asheville.  I am beyond thrilled to bring this show to Asheville audiences, for it’s something certainly NOT to be missed. From grannys to wildcats to ballet to tap dancing, this show most definitely takes one on a journey!  Please mark your calendars:

WHAT: The Ratio of Mindsey to Kelpin- A Modern Dance Extravaganza

WHEN: Sunday, February 26th 7-8pm

WHERE: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street, Asheville, NC

WHY: Because we are dancing machines

COST: $12/$10 Students & Seniors, Cash, Credit, Check

HOW: reserve tix @ 917-972-6127 or llkelley7@gmail.com

MUCHOS GRACIAS and Hope to see you at our show!!!!!

Why hello hello everyone! Lots of exciting happenings going on over yonder and throughout the world, I hope, I hope.

For starters, the Tall & Small Chicago Dance Extravaganza is coming up very very soon!  Not only are Mindy and I dancing in our first self-produced show, we will also be teaching up a storm, performing at her arts high school AND visiting with old pals in the Chicago-land area.  It just doesn’t get much better than that! I think not.

Last weekend, I performed a new work in 2012 Asheville Fringe Festival, Bathed In Perception: Impact,  a piece in which I collaborated with my brother, JD.  The work, a tribute to our Grandmothers, was very well received by the Black Mountain College Museum crowd, earning this years “Most Inspiring Work” award of the  festival.  Very honored, as you can see by my expression:

Lastly, I have just recently added another performance for Mindy and I!  We will be bringing our production, “The Ratio of Mindsey to Kelpin” to Asheville, NC for one night only!  Holy Moly am I excited to present this show to the Asheville Community.  Please, please mark your calenders, for I promise this is a performance of modern dance that you will NOT want to miss: Sunday, February 26th, 7-8pm at the BeBe Theater in Downtown Asheville, $12/$10 students.  Tickets available at door and advanced ticket sale info coming soon!

Oh and one more thing…in case you didn’t check out this music video yet, you probably should.  Major congrats to Mr. 1NE 5IVE & Chachillie, plus the entire TwinGravity Team for creating this!  Super talented folks, who I’m stoked to have worked with:

Bonjour Peeps, Hope you are well, well and super well!  I certainly am.  I also am certainly excited for some upcoming dance extravaganzas in 2012!  What, what you might ask??  Hmmmm…take a gander

COMING UP DANCE FESTIVITIES:

#1- Asheville Fringe Festival: January 20th-21st, Asheville, NC

My spectacular older Bro, John David Kelley, and I will be presenting a new collaborative piece in the 2012 Asheville Fringe Festival. ”This collaborative piece is meant to address the many themes that have arisen around the aging of our grandmothers. We are trying to understand the nature of our intergenrational experiences.  It will be a multimedia performance, drawing on video, music, and dance.” – JDK

Updated ticket and performance info coming soon! Please check back or visit www.ashevillefringe.org

#2- The Ratio of Minsey to Kelpin: February 10th-12th, Links Hall, Chicago, IL

Mindy Upin and I take the stage in Chicago, IL for our very FIRST full evening length production, “The Ratio of Minsey to Kelpin.”  Holy Moly, talk about excitement!  I am oh so honored to be sharing the stage with the fierce, Mindy and to present an evening of dance that is sure to be badass…at the very least   Check it:

well well well. September madness is over, crazy October is complete and onto yet another fun-filled month. yipee, I say!

What’s up next, one might ask?? hmmm… I’m currently in the process of choreographing solo material for a music video, to be filmed later this month. holla! Also, the Asheville Performing Arts Academy is currently rehearsing for their winter production, which I am choreographing and directing.  28 kiddos all on one stage; Help me lawdy!  It shall be a hit, no doubt. Plus, my older, very talented brother, JD, and I are collaborating on a new work to be danced soooooon here in Asheville. I’m super thrilled, for this will be the first time we work together on a dancey dance, since we were kids.

Check back frequently for more info regarding specific performance dates/times!  In the meantime: keep it real, spread the love like whoa and have a good time doing all that you do!  NO OTHER OPTION

Round dos of the NC Dance Festival (a major success) has come to an end, but new and exciting things are a happenin’ for Mindy and I! We are currently in the works of creating an evening length production to be performed February 2012 in Chicago (Mindy’s old stomping grounds) at Links Hall. More info regarding that production shall be coming to you ohhhh so soon! We are both crossing our phalanges to then bring the show to a little city called, ASHEVILLE! That’s right…Asheville will finally receive the evening length performance I’ve been yearning to give it. It shall be killer, it shall be fierce and ye shall love it.

In the meantime, please do enjoy these random, yet enjoyable photos of “tall & small.” Captured just for you by the handsome, David Andrew Brewer. Muchos gracias David

Attention, Attention, UPCOMING PERFORMANCE!

What: “reel to Real” A new duet by Lindsey Kelley, with the help of Miss Fleming Lomax

When: Friday, September 30 & Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 pm

Where: Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC

Why: Because it’s going to be refreshingly fun, youthful, full of surprises and you just might shed a tear! Due to laughter and happiness, obviously!

Visit http://www.dwtheatre.com/box-office or call 828. 257. 4530 to purchase tickets

This duet is part of an evening length program, “Magic In The Moon,” featuring two ballets by Asheville Ballet Director, Ann Dunn.  One of which I will also be dancing in, titled “Moonshine.”

Come out and support your local dance choreographers, Asheville! Hot diggity dog!