Kali Sayles | Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth

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Kali Sayles grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and trained at Innovation Dance Company and Las Vegas Academy of the Arts with a focus on ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, and ballroom. Her early experiences assisting at dance competitions such as Velocity and Transcend gave her the opportunity to travel the country and learn from leading dancers and choreographers. Kali is currently signed with Bloc LA Talent Agency, with commercial credits including music videos with Erica Klein, L.O.L. Surprise Dolls, Debbie Allen’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, and a commercial for Ally Bank.

A senior at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, Kali is pursuing a BFA in Dance with a focus on performance. At USC, she has worked with choreographers including Mandy Moore, Tyce Diorio, Tessandra Chavez, JA Collective, Max Pham, Luther Brown, Hope Boykin, Kyle Abraham, Spenser Theberge, and Yue Yin.

Beyond the university, Kali has performed, taught, assisted, and choreographed, deepening her commitment to dance as a medium for storytelling and expression. Looking ahead, she aspires to be a traveling pro assistant, a dance convention judge, continue exploring the commercial world, as well as an LA-based contemporary company.

Outside of dance, Kali enjoys music, traveling, cooking, and being with those who spiritually strengthen her and influence her artistic voice. She is motivated by a desire to inspire others through movement and share stories that resonate beyond the stage.

Kali Sayles | Photo by Lee Gumbs

Kali Sayles | Photo by Lee Gumbs

Kali Sayles | Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth

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