Kelsey McCowan is a renowned choreographer, teacher, adjudicator, and performer based in Los Angeles, California. She has choreographed for shows such as World of Dance, Dancing with the Stars, The Tonight Show, Little Big Shots, and Disney. Kelsey has become one of the most sought after coaches, having trained stars such as Derek Hough, JoJo Siwa, Azealia Banks, Jeremy Piven, and Bette Midler for her Tony award-winning performance of “Hello Dolly.” Her work as a contributing choreographer to Derek Hough has garnered two Emmy nominations and one Emmy award.
She has done foley work for films such as La La Land and Muppets Most Wanted. Her work has been published in Dance Spirit Magazine and was named Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to Watch.” She has taught and performed in over 15 countries worldwide including Australia, Europe, and South America. Kelsey also taught at the prestigious Edge Performing Arts Center & Idyllwild School of the Arts. She is a former resident teacher for CLI Studios and is currently on faculty with Radix Dance Convention. You can catch her latest choreography on Derek Hough’s upcoming “Symphony of Dance “ tour.
Blending her love of old Hollywood, tap dance, and all things vintage, Kelsey loves to create a retro aesthetic… just re-imagined.