Chris Kelly
Some faces on Dance Party USA you just knew — even if you never caught the name. Chris Kelly was one of the show's recurring regulars, part of the Philadelphia dance-TV crew that kept viewers coming back.
▶ Watch Classic Dance Party USA — 24/7 The retro broadcast is playing right now on WatchParty USA. No sign-up, just hit play.Chris Kelly was a regular across the 1980s Philadelphia dance shows — Dancin' On Air and the nationally broadcast Dance Party USA — appearing alongside the other familiar regulars in the era when a spot on the floor could turn you into a small-screen name and bring in real fan mail.
Still part of the '80s-TV crew
Chris has stayed part of the nostalgia scene that keeps these shows alive, turning up in throwback clips and reunions with other regulars — including Lillian Narodowski.
Find him on Facebook (Chris Kelly from '80s TV).
Facts here are drawn from public record and his own public pages.
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Frequently asked
Who was Chris Kelly on Dance Party USA?
Chris Kelly was a recurring regular on the 1980s Philadelphia dance shows Dancin' On Air and Dance Party USA.
Is Chris Kelly still around?
Yes — he's active in the '80s-TV nostalgia community and appears in throwback content with other former regulars.
Where can I watch Dance Party USA today?
Classic Dance Party USA plays around the clock on WatchParty USA — a free 24/7 retro broadcast.