​Kelly Bottini provides a role in dance as a creator, an explorer, and a mover, with a unique balance of science and artistry. She lives in a consistent state of bodily research. Her somatic practice affects the type of work and how it is taught, which is evident in her techniques.​

Kelly Bottini started her journey with higher education in dance, receiving a B.S. in dance with a minor in Technical Theater Design in the Spring of 2025. She graduated with a high GPA, enrolling her in the National Honors Society for Dance Arts. During this time she participated in the Teacher Training Program provided by Club Pilates, receiving her full certification for all apparatus in the summer of 2024.