Name: Kelly Ann James
DOB: March 9, 1982
Location: Sydney, Australia
Interests: Basketball, Beach, Graphic Designing, Choreography, Animals & Shopping
Career Achievements
1996 – 1999
Holds National Titles for the following dance styles:
• Open Freestyle
• Open Slow Swing
• Open Youth & Adult 1940’s Jitterbug
• Open Adult 50s Style Rock and Roll
• Open Invitational Rock and Roll
• Team Events
Kelly and her brother Ryan started dancing by accident in April 1996, when their parents decided to take some Rock and Roll dance lessons. The dance teacher realised a natural ability in them when he saw them imitating their parents as a joke! They started to train and within 5 months, won their first State title.
*Kelly is also available for any graphic work that you might need. EMAIL KELLY if you require a quote or would like to discuss some business needs.*
- 1997 Winner of Perpetual Trophy for Best Juniors at NSW State Titles with her brother Ryan
- Nominated for Young Sports Person award for the year 98-99
- May 1999 performed in the Salute to Johnny O’Keefe concert to a sold out crowd
- Performed in a National TV commercial for Proctor & Gamble using her dancing abilities
- November 1999 Performed and Choreographed a performance at the annual AMP corporate conference as intermission, in association with Brent Street Dance Company.
- Feb 2000 started performing with “Swing City” Australia’s biggest leading swing band
- June 2000 Runner up in The Australian Ballroom Championships – Rock ‘n’ Roll and Jitterbug category
- October 2001 Won Australian South East Rock & Roll Senior Championships in Victoria
- Oct & Nov 2001 Finalist in the top 3 for Rock and Roll and Jitterbug categories at the ‘Best of the Best’ heats in Sydney