Kelley Novak

Kelley began her dancing at the American Dance Academy of Commerce, MI. She furthered her training all four years of high school while being a member of the West Bloomfield Varsity Pom/Dance Team, as well as the dance program where she performed in numerous school events. During this time, she was offered to attend the World Jazz Congress in Chicago where she was able to take from instructors such as Frank Hatchett, Gus Giordano, Joe Tremaine, and many others. After high school, Kelley continued her dance studies at Marygrove College under the direction of Jordeen Ivanov-Ericson, Penny Godboldo, Babara Selinger, and Susan Panek. She graduated in 2011 with a BFA in Dance Performance, along with a minor in Business. Kelley has had the opportunity to train with the River North Dance Company of Chicago, as well as perform works for artists including Pattie Obey, Ray Mercer, Kim Bears-Bailey and Kevin Iega-Jeff. She has also been casted as a performer in the Dreamworks Production of “Holiday Shrektacular” at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville in 2012. From 2014-2017, Kelley performed as a member of Pure Existence Dance Company of Ann Arbor, MI. Since 2018, she has been training and performing with ConteXture dance Detroit. Currently, Kelley is a dance instructor for local studios, teaching both recreational and competitive dance. She has recently completed her 5th season as the Head Coach for the Pom/Dance team at West Bloomfield High School, after being the Assistant Coach for 7 years prior. Kelley is also going on her thirteenth season as a member of the Detroit Tigers Energy Squad, and completed her 4th season as a member of the Detroit Red Wings Red Patrol, using her enthusiasm and rhythm to pump up the crowd.