Kelly grew up in Florida and earned her B.A at the University of South Florida where she was a member of her college Co- ed cheerleading squad and dance team. She then moved to Kansas City and was the director of the Cheer and Dance program at The University of Kansas. She also danced as well as choreographed for the NFL. Kelly is currently a Radio City Rockette. Kelly moved to New York City just a couple of years ago, since then she has danced as well as choreographed for the NBA, Knicks City Dancers, performed on Good Morning America, The Today Show and The Sunday NFL Today Show with Deion Sanders. She has had principal roles in national and international commercials as well as danced and modeled for clients such as Nike and New Balance. Kelly was also a featured dancer on the Britney Spears live MTV special.