Dance and choreography for film and television
Kelly Sweeney is a dancer, choreographer and teacher raised in Los Angeles. Her work includes The Prom, Dancing with Myself and choreography connected with Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red.[1][2]
Kelly Sweeney
Kelly Sweeney works across screen dance, choreography and teaching, including The Prom and Dancing with Myself.
Biography
Kelly Sweeney is a dancer, choreographer and teacher raised in Los Angeles. Her work includes The Prom, Dancing with Myself and choreography connected with Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red.
Dance and choreography for film and television.
Known for
Career highlights
- Career 1
From musical theatre to dance
Sweeney began with musical theatre before taking dance training seriously at ten. Competition introduced her to more advanced dancers, and she progressed into elite competition while spending increasing time in the studio.[1]
- Career 2
Professional work through MSA
She signed with dance agency MSA at fifteen. That representation led to professional auditions and jobs, including performing for Jennifer Lopez and appearing in the Netflix musical The Prom.[1]
- Career 3
Television choreography
Sweeney was one of the lead choreographers on NBC’s Dancing with Myself. She also assisted choreography on So You Think You Can Dance and ABC’s Schoolhouse Rock! sing-along special, alongside performance work in Love, Victor.[1]
- Career 4
Descendants choreography
On The Business of Dance podcast, Sweeney discussed her choreography for Descendants: The Rise of Red and the response to it online. The conversation also covered working with Disney and attending the film’s premiere.[2]
- Career 5
Teaching across borders
Teaching is another part of Sweeney’s professional work. Her podcast interview describes sessions at Los Angeles studios and international workshops, with her bilingual background helping her communicate with students and collaborators in Latin America.[2]
