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Reann Christiansen
Since graduating from Kelly/ Creek in 2010, Reann has been studying dance at
The University of Georgia. This last November she was the only freshman chosen to perform in the Senior Exit Concert. She
has had the opportunity to work with Zoetic Contemporary Company, Diavolo Contemporary Company, Meaghan Muller (Cirque du
Soleil dancer), dancers from the Broadway musical Cats, Carol Szkutek (Atlanta Ballet), Christine Auchincloss Fehr (L’Ecole
Superieur de Danse du Quebec), and Danita Emma (Syracuse University). Next fall Reann will be a member of the UGA Ballet Ensemble.
She is very excited to continue to perform with Kelly/ Creek every chance she gets.
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Catherine Drew
A fiftth year Civil Engineering student at Georgia Tech, where she joined the Phi Mu Sorority. She’s studied in France, New Zealand, and Australia in the past year. She is currently working as a private tutor through Connective Tutoring for students in math and reading. The GT student center holds monthly salsa and swing dances, which she loves to attend and learn new dance moves. She is continuing her studies at Georgia Tech this year while squeezing in as many whitewater kayaking trips as possible!
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David Greenberg
A native of Savannah, Georgia, David began dancing at the age of three and studied ballet under the direction of Kelly/Creek Studios. During this time, David was recognized on many occasions for his abilities at regional dance competitions and intensives where he received multiple awards and scholarships. Prior to joining the Columbia Classical Ballet, David had the privilege of working with acclaimed choreographers and teachers such as Shannon Kelly, Jennifer Creek, Radenko Pavlovich, Gelsey Kirkland, David Howard, Denise Wall, Danny Tidwell, Jesselee Santos, and Travis Wall. David’s Ballet Repetoire experience includes leading roles in Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. This is David’s first season in the Corps de Ballet of The Columbia Classical Ballet Company and his freshman year at The University of South Carolina, where he is pursuing a degree in International Business. David returns home to Kelly Creek Studios on a regular basis to teach, Choreograph and perform.
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Sasha Greenberg
Sasha Greenberg, a graduate of Kelly Creek Studios, has completed her third year as a honors student at the University of Georgia. She is earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and minoring in Philosophy. Recently selected as a member of the Leonard Leadership Scholars Program, Sasha is pursuing a career in law. She served as the Associate Director of Special Programs or the Student Government Association of UGA, as well as volunteering her time as a student mentor. Sasha returns to Savannah frequently to perform and choreograph for Kelly Creek Studio’s dance team and has been recognized for her choreography in “Waiting on the World to Change” and “Belief”. Sasha is thrilled to travel home to perform on her home stage with Kelly Creek Studios as often as possible.
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Parker Harris
During his junior year, Parker became represented by one of the top teen agencies in Los Angeles, Abrams Artist Agency. Immediately after his graduation, Parker moved to North Hollywood, California. Since then he has gone out on numerous auditions and booked various projects. His first professional job was as the lead talk show host on the show called "The Social" and "The Bro Show". Aimed toward children, teenagers and young adults, the show discussed current issues and topics within the entertainment business; think teen version of "The View". Labeled under "new media", The Social and The Bro Show were viewable online and also on smart phones. His next professional job was as an Entertainment Host. As an Entertainment Host, Parker would go to various red carpet premiers such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Terminator: Salvation, The Hannah Montana Movie and interview all of the celebrities (including the stars of the film). Parker has also Co-starred on Warner Brothers and Country Music Television's successful sitcom "Working Class" and on the show "Los Americans". He is currently enrolled full-time at Glendale Community College as a dancer (Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop) working towards an Associates Degree in Dance Science/Choreographic Studies.
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Elsie Mufuka
Current student of Arts Administration Masters Program at Winthrop University. Coker College graduate of 2008 of dual Bachelor of Art degrees in Dance and Communications, some of her references are The Amy Marshall Dance Company of New York City, The Wanda Project, and Choreographer/Mentor Natty Mncube. After her graduation in 2008, she accepted her first job in South Africa with Ntosana Contemporary Dance Theatre director Sello Pesa. For a year and a half, Mufuka worked with this company as well as Taelo Dance Theatre-Gustin Makgeledisa, DTL Enterainment-Tumie Letsoenyo, and Lorcia Cooper. Not only as a dancer but administrator, executive assistant, and dance facilitator. As a dance facilitator, Mufuka has proved to transform anyone into his or her inner dancer. This was evident in her additional work of teaching in the townships of Soweto and Alexandra, South Africa. Both internationally and locally, Mufuka has developed even more experience in her craft of dance and now enlightens her skills back into her own dance company entitled MufukaWorks Dance Company. MufukaWorks Dance Company mission statement is using dance as a vehicle to tell human life stories. MufukaWorks has performed at Picoolo Speleto, Links Incorporated, Gullah Festival, Beaufort SC, Levine Children's Hopsital, and more.
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Kelsey Uhl
Kelsey Uhl is a 19 year old graduate of Kelly/Creek Studios. She is in her sophomore year as a dance major at the University of South Carolina, where she has studied under many great teachers including Stacey Calvert, former soloist for New York City Ballet, Kyra Strausberger, former principal of the Boston Ballet, and Tanya Wideman-Davis, who danced with The Dance Theater of Harlem, Joffrey, and Alonzo King's Lines. Kelsey has recently added a second major in mathematics and is participating in a five-year master's degree program. This year she is working as a Resident Mentor for University Housing in addition to furthering her dance training. Currently, Kelsey is studying Ballet with Radenko Pavlovich and performing with Columbia Classical Ballet Company. She loves coming home to Kellly Creek to see her friends and family, and is so proud of the progress they all have made in the past year!
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Caroline Steed
A native of Savannah, Georgia, Caroline has been studying ballet since the age of five. She began her training at Ballet South under the direction of Paula Fichtenkort, and furthered it at Ballet Savannah with Sylvia Smith, and James Atkinson. In 2007, she began studying under Shannon Kelly and Jennifer Creek at Kelly/Creek Studios until she graduated from high school. Her repertoire includes Wendy in Peter Pan; Clara, Arabian, and Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker; and Swan Queen. Her summer training includes Orlando Ballet School and North Carolina School of the Arts. She now attends the University of South Carolina and dances professionally with Columbia Classical Ballet, but she is thrilled to be able to always come home to her Kelly/Creek family!
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