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Dance Education Laboratory | 25th Anniversary Open House

Dance Education Laboratory | 25th Anniversary Open House

by Nel Shelby | Dec 3, 2019 | Promotional Video

If you follow me, you know I am a big fan of Dance Education Laboratory!

Filming Yanira Castro at New York Live Arts

Filming Yanira Castro at New York Live Arts

by Nel Shelby | Nov 19, 2019 | Performance Video

Filming Yanira Castro at New York Live Arts was a huge highlight of my year.

Shantala Shivalingappa | Performance Video

Shantala Shivalingappa | Performance Video

by Nel Shelby | Nov 5, 2019 | Performance Video

We filmed Shantala Shivalingappa at The Joyce for The New York Public Library.

My Personal Dance Video Horror Story

My Personal Dance Video Horror Story

by Nel Shelby | Oct 17, 2019 | Performance Video

In 2001, after I graduated from college with a BFA in Dance and BS in Broadcast Video, I had a dream to dance on a cruise ship…

Happy #NationalDanceDay From Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival!

Happy #NationalDanceDay From Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival!

by Nel Shelby | Sep 20, 2019 | Promotional Video

Happy National Dance Day!

25 Years Of Dance Education Laboratory

25 Years Of Dance Education Laboratory

by Nel Shelby | Sep 20, 2019 | Promotional Video

The 25th Anniversary of Dance Education Laboratory!

9/11 Tribute Performance Livestream | Buglisi Dance Theatre’s Table Of Silence Project

9/11 Tribute Performance Livestream | Buglisi Dance Theatre’s Table Of Silence Project

by Nel Shelby | Aug 22, 2019 | Promotional Video

Filming Buglisi Dance Theatre’s annual performance, The Table of Silence Project on 9/11.

Vail Dance Festival 2019 | A Dance Video Roundup

Vail Dance Festival 2019 | A Dance Video Roundup

by Nel Shelby | Aug 20, 2019 | Promotional Video

A roundup of my favorite videos from Vail Dance Festival 2019!

Jacob’s Pillow Video Interns | A Dance Video Roundup

Jacob’s Pillow Video Interns | A Dance Video Roundup

by Nel Shelby | Aug 9, 2019 | Performance Video

My Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Interns share their favorite videos from the Pillow’s 2019 Season so far!

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We filmed @acanarytorsi’s show at @nylivearts last month for @nypl’s @jeromerobbinsdancedivision. 🎥
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How special that such a unique show is now in the collection!! // #filmdance #nypl #yaniracastro #livearts #nylivearts

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We filmed @acanarytorsi’s show at @nylivearts last month for @nypl’s @jeromerobbinsdancedivision. 🎥
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How special that such a unique show is now in the collection!! // #filmdance #nypl #yaniracastro #livearts #nylivearts

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Spreading #gratitude today for @margaretmullin – the co-director of our documentary @nodominionfilm, talented ballerina for @pacificnorthwestballet and one of the loveliest humans on earth!!!
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The passion Margaret has is inspiring. We worked so hard on No Dominion Film, and it was really moving to see her dig into this project so deeply. It has really been her baby, so I appreciated all of the commitment, focus and creativity she brought to the table when she asked me to co-direct with her!
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If you haven’t seen it yet, the film celebrates the remarkable life and career of the late Ian (Ernie) Horvath, who was a dancer, choreographer, director, and champion for the art of dance. Ian lost a battle with AIDS at age 46 in 1990.
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Margaret just recently premiered the full film at @nwfilmforum in October and the response was beautiful!!!
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The film is being shown again next month. I can’t wait for more people to see it and learn about Ian’s life. // #grateful #clientlove #ianhorvath #nodominionfilm

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Spreading #gratitude today for @margaretmullin – the co-director of our documentary @nodominionfilm, talented ballerina for @pacificnorthwestballet and one of the loveliest humans on earth!!!
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The passion Margaret has is inspiring. We worked so hard on No Dominion Film, and it was really moving to see her dig into this project so deeply. It has really been her baby, so I appreciated all of the commitment, focus and creativity she brought to the table when she asked me to co-direct with her!
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If you haven’t seen it yet, the film celebrates the remarkable life and career of the late Ian (Ernie) Horvath, who was a dancer, choreographer, director, and champion for the art of dance. Ian lost a battle with AIDS at age 46 in 1990.
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Margaret just recently premiered the full film at @nwfilmforum in October and the response was beautiful!!!
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The film is being shown again next month. I can’t wait for more people to see it and learn about Ian’s life. // #grateful #clientlove #ianhorvath #nodominionfilm

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Spreading #gratitude today for @margaretmullin – the co-director of our documentary @nodominionfilm, talented ballerina for @pacificnorthwestballet and one of the loveliest humans on earth!!!
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The passion Margaret has is inspiring. We worked so hard on No Dominion Film, and it was really moving to see her dig into this project so deeply. It has really been her baby, so I appreciated all of the commitment, focus and creativity she brought to the table when she asked me to co-direct with her!
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If you haven’t seen it yet, the film celebrates the remarkable life and career of the late Ian (Ernie) Horvath, who was a dancer, choreographer, director, and champion for the art of dance. Ian lost a battle with AIDS at age 46 in 1990.
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Margaret just recently premiered the full film at @nwfilmforum in October and the response was beautiful!!!
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The film is being shown again next month. I can’t wait for more people to see it and learn about Ian’s life. // #grateful #clientlove #ianhorvath #nodominionfilm

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Spreading #gratitude today! Thankful for @danceedlab.
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Our relationship with DEL is really important to me, because it is a way for my video production company to continue to support dance education on top of all the work we do in dance performance.
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The amazing workshops for dance educators DEL offers allows teachers to improve their craft and learn new techniques to reach their students.
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I LOVE THIS!!! It is a part of my own personal mission to support dance education. 💞
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🎥: Workshops for Teachers & Artists // #grateful #danceeducation #danceforeverychild #clientlove

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Spreading #gratitude today! Thankful for @danceedlab.
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Our relationship with DEL is really important to me, because it is a way for my video production company to continue to support dance education on top of all the work we do in dance performance.
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The amazing workshops for dance educators DEL offers allows teachers to improve their craft and learn new techniques to reach their students.
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I LOVE THIS!!! It is a part of my own personal mission to support dance education. 💞
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🎥: Jerome Robbins Workshop // #grateful #danceeducation #danceforeverychild #clientlove

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Spreading #gratitude today! Thankful for @danceedlab.
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Our relationship with DEL is really important to me, because it is a way for my video production company to continue to support dance education on top of all the work we do in dance performance.
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The amazing workshops for dance educators DEL offers allows teachers to improve their craft and learn new techniques to reach their students.
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I LOVE THIS!!! It is a part of my own personal mission to support dance education. 💞
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🎥: The Artistry Of Tap Workshop With @mashdeez // #grateful #danceeducation #danceforeverychild #clientlove

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Spreading #gratitude today! Thankful for long-time client, @ballethispancio! ♥️
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Swipe to see a clip from several years ago when the company performed at @apollotheater. Really excited to film them there again this Friday!!! ✨
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📸: @cduggandancephotos // #ballethispancico #clientlove #apollotheater #spreadgratitude

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Spreading #gratitude today! Thankful for long-time client, @ballethispancio! ♥️
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Swipe to see a clip we made for social media when BH came to @vaildancefest this summer!! We collaborated with @ervilaro and my husband, @cdugganphoto. We had so much fun!
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📸: @cduggandancephotos // #ballethispancico #clientlove #vaildance #spreadgratitude

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Here’s a #throwbackthursday to screening @psdancenyc at Dance on Camera back in 2016.
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PS DANCE! premieres in Korea tomorrow and I cannot be more proud. Humbled to share this film with more people all across the world and grow the mission of #danceforeverychild!!! 💞

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“I love that we get to be free.” 😭😍 Gets me every single time!!!
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@psdancenyc feels very much like a part of Nel Shelby Productions and my being as a whole.
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Dance really IS for EVERY CHILD, and that means ANYWHERE in the world! 🌏
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PS DANCE! is premiering in Korea tomorrow and I’m over the moon. It’s really amazing, and I’m excited to hear the response.
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@jodyarnhold asked us to translate the trailer and film into Korean, and dance educator in Indiana, Dr. Hwang, worked to make sure that our translation was correct.
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If we could share PS DANCE! in as many places and with as many people as possible, that is the ultimate goal. 👏🏼💞✨ // #danceforeverychild

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So very proud that @psdancenyc is premiering in Korea tomorrow!!!
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Special thanks to @jodyarnhold and @barbarabashaw for making this happen. 💞 // #danceforeverychild

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#WednesdayWisdom from my business coach, @fabiennefred. Go follow @iamboldheart for more inspiration!!! DM me to chat about how incredible Fabienne is! 💓✨ // #wordstoliveby #businesscoach #alwayslearning #grateful

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November is such a special much to share your gratitude, so I‘m sharing what I am grateful for lately.
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Last month, I went on a business retreat with my long time business coach @fabiennefred. It was so wonderful to be back in her presence as I remembered all she had taught me over 10 years ago.
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I am truly grateful to have met her and I am reminded daily of how much I learned from her in order to grow myself and my business.
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I do not take for granted the term “self-employed.” I have a thriving business, an amazing team and THE BEST, most creative, thoughtful and inspiring clients!!!
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It’s not always sunshine and roses, but I will say that it is a rich and full experience, and I am so happy to be a part of it all.
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Recently, I was really touched by something Fabienne said: “Obstacles are not happening to you, they are happening FOR you.” And, oh wow does that ring true!
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That quote has helped me move forward when I am faced with challenges.
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Another quote that I circled, underlined and highlighted at the retreat was: “Let your faith be BIGGER than your fear.” 🙌
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Just wanted to share with you! I hope your month is full of reminders of what you are grateful for. // #grateful #givethanks #mindsetiseverything

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#WednesdayWisdom from my business coach, @fabiennefred. Go follow @iamboldheart for more inspiration!!! DM me to chat about how incredible Fabienne is! 💓✨ // #wordstoliveby #businesscoach #alwayslearning #grateful

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Shantala Shivalingappa is one of the most captivating performers I’ve seen in my life.
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I’ve watched her grow as an artist and performer since 2008. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her perform at @vaildancefest where she collaborated with other incredibly talented artists like @lilbuckdalegend, and I’ve filmed her performing at @jacobspillow.
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Last month, we filmed Shantala at @thejoycetheater, and it was unlike the other times I was able to watch her perform.
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I felt like I was able to see her in a completely different light (literally)!!!
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It was captivating to watch Shantala tell a story and keep us moving through the entire narrative. Her performance was meditative. She is a beautiful performer.
📸: @cduggandancephotos // #shantalashivalingappa #joycetheater #inspired

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We recently filmed Shantala Shivalingappa’s show at @thejoycetheater for @nypl. Her performance was meditative. She is a beautiful performer.
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We are always honored to film for The New York Public Library. We’re ALWAYS talking about how important documenting dance is, and working with the @jeromerobbinsdancedivision team at NYPL to do so is a dream!!! 🥰
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If you missed this performance, you can view it at NYPL at any time. How cool is that?!
🎥: Nel Shelby Productions (@nelshelby) // #shantalashivalingappa #thejoycetheater #nypl

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Shantala Shivalingappa is one of the most captivating performers I’ve seen in my life.
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I’ve watched her grow as an artist and performer since 2008. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her perform at @vaildancefest where she collaborated with other incredibly talented artists like @lilbuckdalegend, and I’ve filmed her performing at @jacobspillow.
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Last month, we filmed Shantala at @thejoycetheater, and it was unlike the other times I was able to watch her perform.
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I felt like I was able to see her in a completely different light (literally)!!!
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It was captivating to watch Shantala tell a story and keep us moving through the entire narrative. Her performance was meditative. She is a beautiful performer.
📸: @cduggandancephotos // #shantalashivalingappa #joycetheater #inspired

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We filmed @acanarytorsi’s show at @nylivearts last month for @nypl’s @jeromerobbinsdancedivision. 🎥
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How special that such a unique show is now in the collection!! // #filmdance #nypl #yaniracastro #livearts #nylivearts

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We filmed @acanarytorsi’s show at @nylivearts last month for @nypl’s @jeromerobbinsdancedivision. 🎥
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How special that such a unique show is now in the collection!! // #filmdance #nypl #yaniracastro #livearts #nylivearts

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Spreading #gratitude today for @margaretmullin – the co-director of our documentary @nodominionfilm, talented ballerina for @pacificnorthwestballet and one of the loveliest humans on earth!!!
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The passion Margaret has is inspiring. We worked so hard on No Dominion Film, and it was really moving to see her dig into this project so deeply. It has really been her baby, so I appreciated all of the commitment, focus and creativity she brought to the table when she asked me to co-direct with her!
_
If you haven’t seen it yet, the film celebrates the remarkable life and career of the late Ian (Ernie) Horvath, who was a dancer, choreographer, director, and champion for the art of dance. Ian lost a battle with AIDS at age 46 in 1990.
_
Margaret just recently premiered the full film at @nwfilmforum in October and the response was beautiful!!!
_
The film is being shown again next month. I can’t wait for more people to see it and learn about Ian’s life. // #grateful #clientlove #ianhorvath #nodominionfilm

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Spreading #gratitude today for @margaretmullin – the co-director of our documentary @nodominionfilm, talented ballerina for @pacificnorthwestballet and one of the loveliest humans on earth!!!
_
The passion Margaret has is inspiring. We worked so hard on No Dominion Film, and it was really moving to see her dig into this project so deeply. It has really been her baby, so I appreciated all of the commitment, focus and creativity she brought to the table when she asked me to co-direct with her!
_
If you haven’t seen it yet, the film celebrates the remarkable life and career of the late Ian (Ernie) Horvath, who was a dancer, choreographer, director, and champion for the art of dance. Ian lost a battle with AIDS at age 46 in 1990.
_
Margaret just recently premiered the full film at @nwfilmforum in October and the response was beautiful!!!
_
The film is being shown again next month. I can’t wait for more people to see it and learn about Ian’s life. // #grateful #clientlove #ianhorvath #nodominionfilm

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