Julie Kelly

Juliana began her dance career at the age of three and continued her dance studies in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, pointe and acrobatics at a competitive level where she competed across Canada and the United States. She completed her British Association of Teachers of Dance (BATD) associate members exam in jazz and tap and is currently working towords her Dance Masters of America (DMA) certification in jazz, tap and acrobatics.

Upon graduation of high school Juliana joined Downbeats Tap Company under the direction of Cathy Duncan where she danced for two years performing in the East Coast Tap Conference (ECTC) alongside Brill Barrett, Martin Tre’ Dumas III, Jumaane Taylor and Van Porter, Taking the Rhythm Train, Embrace the Rhythm, Toronto's Live in Culture Campaign and many other shows across Ontario. From there, Juliana became a member of Funk Factory National Tap Dance Ensemble under the direction of Shawn Byfield. Funk Factory headlined events such as National Tap Dance Day, The Feats Festival (Edmonton, AB), Live in Rhythm and Deloitte's 50 Best Managed Companies Gala which has led to multiple appearances on CITY TV, Breakfast Television and YTV.

Her love of dance has also led her to many teaching opportunities across Ontario including guest choreography, master classes and summer intensives and workshops. Her choreography has gained much recognition, winning multiple overall and choreography awards at various competitions across North America for creativity, technical excellence and artistry.