Meet the Team

Kelsey Farmer – Director

Studio Director & Owner Kelsey Farmer is skilled in many styles of dance and has been fortunate to work with some of the biggest names in the dance industry; including dancers from the hit show So You Think You Can Dance. She has earned her certificate at Millennium Dance Complex in LA, as well as traveled and assisted professional dancers from Shock the Intensive Dance Convention. Kelsey has taught and choreographed since she was 18 years old. Additionally, she has experience working behind the scenes at Spirit of Dance Competition. She is excited to share her knowledge and skill with a new generation of dancers on this next chapter. She can’t wait for you to come and dance with her!

Caleigh Perkins-Teacher

Caleigh began dancing at the age of 3.  From a young age, she studied multiple styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and eventually hip hop and contemporary.  Caleigh danced competitively both in group routines and as a soloist for many years.  Throughout her teenage years she traveled all over the country and had the pleasure of taking class with some of the most successful choreographers and teachers in the industry.  She won a variety of scholarships during her days in the convention circuit.  These awards led her the opportunity of performing at places such as Rockefeller Center and the Dolby Theater.   Caleigh went on to Manhattanville College where she studied dance and was a member of their dance team; later graduating from the Universit of New Hampshire.  She has been teaching dance for 8 years and hopes to continue well into her future.  Caleigh’s hope is to assist a younger generation in finding their love and passion for dance.  Most importantly Caleigh says dance has helped her to express herself in a creative and fulfilling way that every child should get to experience.  

Kaylyn Pesaturo-Teacher

 Kaylyn started dancing when she was 2.5 and began competing when she was 7 years old. she competed at major competitions all around New England, and participated in various dance conventions. During high school, Kaylyn began student teaching at KSOD in between her own classes. Kaylyn went on to graduate from Endicott College in 2024 with a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Psychology. She now is employed with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department in their Civil Process Division. During Kaylyn’s time at Endicott, she was an active member and choreographer for the Endicott Dance Group, where she continued her passion for dance and found a new love for choreographing. Kaylyn is beyond excited to be an official member of the KSOD team and to further share her love for the sport! 

 

Kaylyn Pesaturo – Teacher