Raja Feather Kelly facts for kids
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Raja Feather Kelly
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Kelly interviewed on HowlRound in 2021
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| Born | 1986/1987 (age 37–38) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Connecticut College (BA) |
| Known for | Choreography |
| Awards | New York Live Arts (2019) SDCF Commission Award (2019) Randjelovic-Stryker Award (2019) Harkness Promise Award (2018)
Dance Web Scholar (2009) National Dance Project Production Grant, 2019 |
Raja Feather Kelly is an American dancer and choreographer. He lives in Brooklyn. He is known for his unique and imaginative shows. These shows often mix ideas from popular culture with his own creative style.
Raja Feather Kelly has created dances for many plays. These include Fairview and A Strange Loop. He is the artistic director of his own dance company. It is called The Feath3r Theory. He also leads the New Brooklyn Theatre.
Raja's Early Life
Kelly grew up in Fort Hood, Texas. Later, his family moved to Long Branch, New Jersey. He went to Long Branch High School. While there, he was chosen for a special theater program. This was the Governor's School of the Arts.
After high school, he attended Connecticut College. He studied English, poetry, and dance. He graduated from college in 2009.
Raja's Creative Career
Many people have praised Raja Feather Kelly's work. A writer for The New York Times said his shows make you feel curious and excited. They also noted his love for his art.
Vogue magazine described his choreography. They said it mixes social dance with Black American dance styles. Another critic from The New York Times mentioned his light and playful style. They also said he treats pop culture as something very important.
A big influence on Kelly's dance style was Andy Warhol. Warhol was a famous American artist. He was known for his pop art. Kelly has even raised money for his dance projects. He did this by hosting special fundraising events from his apartment.
In 2020, Kelly directed and choreographed a play. It was an Off-Broadway production of We're Gonna Die. This play was written by Young Jean Lee. It opened in New York City on February 4. The show was planned to run until March 22.
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Kelly interviewed on HowlRound in 2021
