Interviewing a musical theatre, dance and stage legend can be a little intimidating. Especially when your idea of dancing involves shuffling from side to side and clicking your fingers. <\/p>\n
Would they be able to tell I\u2019m an amateur just by my walk? <\/p>\n
What if I trip over when I try to shake their hand? <\/p>\n
But there\u2019s something about Kelley Abbey that makes you relax instantly. She has warm eyes and a kind smile and answers all of your questions carefully and after a calculated pause. <\/p>\n
Kelley is an Australian legend in her own right. She\u2019s built a wildly successful career off the back of her passion for performing arts, especially dancing. <\/p>\n
She’s been in a range of musicals (Fame, Grease and Hair, to name a few) and choreographed a range of productions, including Footloose and the original Boy From Oz arena show with Hugh Jackman (for which she won a Tony Award, just by the way). <\/p>\n
Kelley also choreographed the penguin dance in the hit animated movie Happy Feet. <\/p>\n
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