Kelsey Hoban

Kelsey began her dance journey at the age of 5. Born and raised in Ocean County, NJ, she trained and competed with multiple local studios throughout her childhood and high school years. She excelled in a variety of styles, including Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Student Choreography. Alongside dance, Kelsey was actively involved in school and community theatre, starring in productions such as Hairspray, High School Musical, and The Wizard of Oz.

She continued her passion for dance at Stockton University as a member of the All Starz Dance Team, competing at the collegiate level and performing at school events and sports games. Kelsey earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology from Stockton University.

Currently, she serves as the resident choreographer for Manchester Township Recreation’s Theatre Program—both the Adult and Youth Divisions—while also taking the stage in productions like The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2023), Big Fish (2024), and Ride the Cyclone (2025). Kelsey also dedicates times to take classes where she can to improve and expand her dance skills! She believes that practice makes progress and that even teachers should always remain students. Kelsey is looking forward to bringing you a welcoming and positive dance experience in class. 

-Kelsey Hoban