ROBERT KELLEY

Robert S. Kelley II is an improvisational dance performer, receiving his AA from Valencia College, BFA from University of South Florida and MFA from The California Institute of The Arts.
Robert’s performance background includes the works of Andrew Carroll, Jacques Heim, Cindy Hennessy, Alex Jones, Alonzo King, Robert Moses, Ohad Naharin, Paula Nuñez, John Parks, Jeanne Travers and, Xiao Xiangrong. International performances include Trinidad and Tobago, China, South Korea, United Kingdom and Vietnam. One of Mr. Kelley’s most recent performances was in The Comeback choreographed by Annalee Traylor in April 2022.
Robert has presented his choreography at CalArts, Hillsborough Community College, Valencia College, Soul Music and Performing Arts Academy, Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre, St. Petersburg College, Dance Truck, The Music Box, University of South Florida, The Eissey Campus Theatre and, The Lyric Theatre.
Most recent works include the premiere of Mercury as part of the Intermission show with LA-based artist, Joe Zhang as well as his first evening length work, AIKY: Pathways to Light both at The California Institute of The Arts. Robert is currently seeking work as a freelance artist within the growing and cutting-edge art scene of Los Angeles.