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Dance Video Tips for Artists Canceling and Postponing Performances

Dance Video Tips for Artists Canceling and Postponing Performances

by Nel Shelby | Mar 17, 2020 | Video Tip

As we continue to hear news about postponed or canceled events and performances, and theatre and museum shutdowns, we urge you to please keep engaging with your audiences with love and empathy.

Dance Feature by Christopher Duggan | Calvin Royal III

Dance Feature by Christopher Duggan | Calvin Royal III

by Nel Shelby | Mar 11, 2020 | Dance Feature

Guest Post by Nel’s husband, photographer Christopher Duggan. I first met Calvin Royal III when he was a student at The School at Jacob's Pillow. I didn't get a chance to work with him until several years later, when he came back to the Pillow to perform with...

Promotional Dance Videos | New York Live Arts

Promotional Dance Videos | New York Live Arts

by Nel Shelby | Mar 2, 2020 | Promotional Video

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler Ashley, the Marketing Director at New York Live Arts, to make short promos for three different shows. The first was for Abby Z and the New Utility, who I have had the pleasure of meeting at Jacob’s Pillow. Her work is...

Live-streaming Dance Education Laboratory’s Movement Sentence Choir

Live-streaming Dance Education Laboratory’s Movement Sentence Choir

by Nel Shelby | Feb 25, 2020 | Livestream

Live-streaming an event this important is a HUGE honor.

Promotional Videos for Vail Dance Festival

Promotional Videos for Vail Dance Festival

by Nel Shelby | Feb 5, 2020 | Promotional Video

We’re going on 10 magical summers at Vail Dance Festival…

This Year Already Feels SO Good!!

This Year Already Feels SO Good!!

by Nel Shelby | Jan 31, 2020 | Warm Note

This is an important time to lift each other up. Our team hopes to do this through video, and most importantly, through kindness.

Jacob’s Pillow 2020 Artists | Dance Video

Jacob’s Pillow 2020 Artists | Dance Video

by Nel Shelby | Jan 16, 2020 | Promotional Video

SO excited for Jacob’s Pillow’s 2020 Season!!!

NYC Dancer Macy Sullivan at Jacob’s Pillow

NYC Dancer Macy Sullivan at Jacob’s Pillow

by Nel Shelby | Jan 14, 2020 | Promotional Video

Creating this simple edit tells SO much about the magic of The School at Jacob’s Pillow.

Performance Videos | Abraham.In.Motion at The Joyce Theater

Performance Videos | Abraham.In.Motion at The Joyce Theater

by Nel Shelby | Jan 13, 2020 | Performance Video

I’m always impressed with Abraham.In.Motion, and this performance did not disappoint.

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During the month of January, we worked with Tyler

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler Ashley, the Marketing Director at @nylivearts, to make short promos for three different shows.

I filmed @kimberlybartosik_daela with my husband @cduggandancephotos. Both of us have always loved her work.

We filmed a rehearsal and run through with two cameras. It was one of those projects where time flew by because we were so in-the-groove filming.

It’s a weird time right now, but I hope this promo video brings a little joy into your life. Movement is healing. Sending love! 💜 // #nylivearts #kimberlybartosik #danceheals

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler Ashley, the Marketing Director at @nylivearts, to make short promos for three different shows.

The first for @abbyzandthenewutility, who I have had the pleasure of meeting at @jacobspillow.

Abby’s work is fierce and @ashlibickford on my team filmed one of her showings at the @apap365 to capture the work. I really love this promo video!! Make sure to keep an eye out for the rescheduled show at @nylivearts!! // #nylivearts #abbyzandthenewutility #dancevideo

Have you ever had one of those moments where you j

Have you ever had one of those moments where you just want to pinch yourself?

A few weeks ago we worked on a project that made me feel that way. @jodyarnhold and @annbiddle are two of my favorite people, and they both happen to lead @danceedlab’s Movement Sentence Choir.

We have filmed DEL’s Movement Sentence Choir before, but this year was extra special.

My daughter, Gracie, danced in it with her friends!!! My son, Jack, was there too – he came to watch his big sister do her thing, and follow me around as I filmed. 📸: Cherylynn Lavagnino // #danceforeverychild #danceeducation #danceeducator #92streety

Live-streaming an event this important is a HUGE h

Live-streaming an event this important is a HUGE honor.

You already know that I am a passionate advocate for dance education, and NSP regularly works with @danceedlab.

My favorite part about this year’s Movement Sentence Choir was that there were over 60 people who we filmed dancing for over 5 hours!!! Creating, moving, collaborating, DANCING.

If everyone could do this, can you imagine our world? Democracy in action. This livestream is just a little taste. Watch it at the link in bio!

Photo: Cherylynn Lavagnino // #danceeducation #danceforeverychild #danceeducators

Have you ever had one of those moments where you j

Have you ever had one of those moments where you just want to pinch yourself?

A few weeks ago we worked on a project that made me feel that way. @jodyarnhold and @annbiddle are two of my favorite people, and they both happen to lead @danceedlab’s Movement Sentence Choir.

We have filmed DEL’s Movement Sentence Choir before, but this year was extra special.

My daughter, Gracie, danced in it with her friends!!! My son, Jack, was there too – he came to watch his big sister do her thing, and follow me around as I filmed.

I love this photo taken by @ctsushima!!! // #danceforeverychild #danceeducation #danceeducator #92streety

@laurenlovette and @roman.julian.mejia of @nycball

@laurenlovette and @roman.julian.mejia of @nycballet at @vaildancefest. 📸: @cduggandancephotos

We’re going on 10 magical summers at @vaildancef

We’re going on 10 magical summers at @vaildancefest!

If you’re on my email list, you know how special this time is for me, my team and pretty much every single person involved!

We create a fun 30-second commercial to promote the Vail Dance Festival every year.

The commercial is featured across all social media channels, on their website, and it plays on the big screen before every show during the summer.

The footage we pull is from the previous year’s performances, and our main goal is to show variety.

This is easy to do, because Vail’s line-up is always so versatile.

We create SO much content every summer at Vail Dance Festival that we are sharing a few additional videos we loved creating in 2019. Link in bio to watch!!! // #vaildance #balletvideo #dancevideography

So excited for @vaildancefest this summer, and eve

So excited for @vaildancefest this summer, and even more thrilled for @calvinroyaliii who was named this year’s artist in residence!! So well-deserved! 💜
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Hope to see you this summer in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains!!
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📸: @cduggandancephotos // #vaildance #dancephotos #dancevideography #calvinroyaliii

This shot!!! 😍💕💗 _ @mandapanda717 & @ant_

This shot!!! 😍💕💗
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@mandapanda717 & @ant_man2.0 of @dancetheatreofharlem.
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📸: @cduggandancephotos // #dancedshoot #dancetheatreofharlem #balletphotography #jacobspillow

We created this video last year and we’ve shared

We created this video last year and we’ve shared it before, but I want to share it with you again.
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This company has a warm place in my heart. I am always moved by their dancing.
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My husband, @cduggandancephotos, and I just returned from Kalamazoo, MI where we filmed 2 pieces for @dancetheatreofharlem at @miller_high_life_theatre.
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It’s a very special feeling when a client is so comfortable working with you and trusts you enough to consider you for a project in a different state.
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What we filmed over the weekend was absolutely incredible!!!
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Working alongside my husband filming gorgeous dance... what could be better!?
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🎥: @dancetheatreofharlem’s “DOUGLA” by @nelshelby.
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PS: I learned three things in Kalamazoo:
1. It’s FREEZING!!
2. The bbq at @dickeysbarbecuepit is amazing.
3. Dr. Seuss lives there (or so my son, Jack says... 😂)

How cute is @mandapanda717!!!? _ Found this #behin

How cute is @mandapanda717!!!?
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Found this #behindthescenes video of @a_mbermarie on my team working with @cduggandancephotos at @jacobspillow last summer. 😍 // #dancevideography #jacobspillow #dancetheatreofharlem #balletvideo

I took my kids to see @bigapplecircus a few weeks

I took my kids to see @bigapplecircus a few weeks ago, and #BillIrwin was a special guest!!
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My daughter, Gracie, LOVED Bill Irwin as Mr. Noodle on Sesame Street growing up, so when NSP had the opportunity to film Bill and @tilerpeck’s collaboration at @vaildancefest, my entire family was excited!!!
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📸: Bill Irwin and Tiler Peck dancing “Time It Was / 116” at Vail Dance Festival; photo by @erinbaiano // #vaildance #bigapplecircus #filmdance

I took my kids to see @bigapplecircus a few weeks

I took my kids to see @bigapplecircus a few weeks ago, and #BillIrwin was a special guest!!
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My daughter, Gracie, LOVED Bill Irwin as Mr. Noodle on Sesame Street growing up, so when NSP had the opportunity to film Bill and @tilerpeck’s collaboration at @vaildancefest, my entire family was excited!!!
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Enjoy this short, fun clip from VDF’s Dance For $20.17 Program! 💜
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🎥: Bill Irwin and Tiler Peck’s “Time It Was / 116” at Vail Dance Festival; Video by @nelshelby // #vaildance #bigapplecircus #filmdance

Last fall, @caro__hai and I had the pleasure of fi

Last fall, @caro__hai and I had the pleasure of filming @abraham.in.motion at @thejoycetheater.
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Before the performance, I was in touch with @yourehillaryous, A.I.M’s General Manager, to plan out how to capture the performance in the best way possible.
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@kyleabrahamofficial and his team are clear to communicate and know exactly what they want, so working with them feels efficient and productive. We really enjoy working with them!!!
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When we watched dress rehearsal, I noticed that Kyle’s 9 person choir (which was INCREDIBLE, by the way!!!) weren’t lit enough – it was pretty dark on stage, but I knew it was important to capture their performance just as much as it was to capture the dancers.
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I spoke to Kyle about it, he spoke to the lighting director, and they bumped up the lights. Clear communication is key!!! 🔑
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I’m always impressed with Abraham.In.Motion, and this show did not disappoint.
🎥: @abraham.in.motion’s STUDIES ON A FAREWELL; Choreography by @kyleabrahamofficial; Video by @nelshelby // #dancevideo #filmdance #abrahaminmotion

Last fall, @caro__hai and I had the pleasure of fi

Last fall, @caro__hai and I had the pleasure of filming @abraham.in.motion at @thejoycetheater.
_
Before the performance, I was in touch with @yourehillaryous, A.I.M’s General Manager, to plan out how to capture the performance in the best way possible.
_
@kyleabrahamofficial and his team are clear to communicate and know exactly what they want, so working with them feels efficient and productive. We really enjoy working with them!!!
_
When we watched dress rehearsal, I noticed that Kyle’s 9 person choir (which was INCREDIBLE, by the way!!!) weren’t lit enough – it was pretty dark on stage, but I knew it was important to capture their performance just as much as it was to capture the dancers.
_
I spoke to Kyle about it, he spoke to the lighting director, and they bumped up the lights. Clear communication is key!!! 🔑
_
I’m always impressed with Abraham.In.Motion, and this show did not disappoint.
🎥: @abraham.in.motion’s COCOON; Choreography by @kyleabrahamofficial; Video by @nelshelby // #dancevideo #filmdance #abrahaminmotion

Last fall, @caro__hai and I had the pleasure of fi

Last fall, @caro__hai and I had the pleasure of filming @abraham.in.motion at @thejoycetheater.
_
Before the performance, I was in touch with @yourehillaryous, A.I.M’s General Manager, to plan out how to capture the performance in the best way possible.
_
@kyleabrahamofficial and his team are clear to communicate and know exactly what they want, so working with them feels efficient and productive. We really enjoy working with them!!!
_
When we watched dress rehearsal, I noticed that Kyle’s 9 person choir (which was INCREDIBLE, by the way!!!) weren’t lit enough – it was pretty dark on stage, but I knew it was important to capture their performance just as much as it was to capture the dancers.
_
I spoke to Kyle about it, he spoke to the lighting director, and they bumped up the lights. Clear communication is key!!! 🔑
_
I’m always impressed with Abraham.In.Motion, and this show did not disappoint.
🎥: @abraham.in.motion’s BIG RINGS; Choreography by @thekeeratikid; Video by @nelshelby // #dancevideo #filmdance #abrahaminmotion

“What I’m explaining is how everywhere I go, I

“What I’m explaining is how everywhere I go, I have a soundtrack for how that place sounds to me.
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For South Memphis, where I was raised, that sound to me was DJ Zirk. That’s what South Memphis sounds like to me, so Caroline Shaw vocalized that sound and more.”
— Lil Buck (@lilbuckdalegend)
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🎥: Caroline Shaw (@carolineadelaideshaw) and Lil Buck at Vail Dance Festival (@vaildancefest) by Nel Shelby Productions (@nelshelby) // #vaildance #lilbuck #recognizegreatness

Filming something special with @kimberlybartosik_d

Filming something special with @kimberlybartosik_daela for @nylivearts!!! 🎥💜
📸: @cduggandancephotos // #nylivearts #husbandandwifeteam #kimberlybartosik #filmdance

Filming something special with @kimberlybartosik_d

Filming something special with @kimberlybartosik_daela for @nylivearts with @cduggandancephotos!!! 💜🎥 // #nylivearts #husbandandwifeteam #kimberlybartosik #filmdance

Filming something special with @kimberlybartosik_d

Filming something special with @kimberlybartosik_daela for @nylivearts!!! 🎥💜
📸: @cduggandancephotos // #nylivearts #husbandandwifeteam #kimberlybartosik #filmdance

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler Ashley, the Marketing Director at @nylivearts, to make short promos for three different shows.

I filmed @kimberlybartosik_daela with my husband @cduggandancephotos. Both of us have always loved her work.

We filmed a rehearsal and run through with two cameras. It was one of those projects where time flew by because we were so in-the-groove filming.

It’s a weird time right now, but I hope this promo video brings a little joy into your life. Movement is healing. Sending love! 💜 // #nylivearts #kimberlybartosik #danceheals

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler

During the month of January, we worked with Tyler Ashley, the Marketing Director at @nylivearts, to make short promos for three different shows.

The first for @abbyzandthenewutility, who I have had the pleasure of meeting at @jacobspillow.

Abby’s work is fierce and @ashlibickford on my team filmed one of her showings at the @apap365 to capture the work. I really love this promo video!! Make sure to keep an eye out for the rescheduled show at @nylivearts!! // #nylivearts #abbyzandthenewutility #dancevideo

Have you ever had one of those moments where you j

Have you ever had one of those moments where you just want to pinch yourself?

A few weeks ago we worked on a project that made me feel that way. @jodyarnhold and @annbiddle are two of my favorite people, and they both happen to lead @danceedlab’s Movement Sentence Choir.

We have filmed DEL’s Movement Sentence Choir before, but this year was extra special.

My daughter, Gracie, danced in it with her friends!!! My son, Jack, was there too – he came to watch his big sister do her thing, and follow me around as I filmed. 📸: Cherylynn Lavagnino // #danceforeverychild #danceeducation #danceeducator #92streety

Live-streaming an event this important is a HUGE h

Live-streaming an event this important is a HUGE honor.

You already know that I am a passionate advocate for dance education, and NSP regularly works with @danceedlab.

My favorite part about this year’s Movement Sentence Choir was that there were over 60 people who we filmed dancing for over 5 hours!!! Creating, moving, collaborating, DANCING.

If everyone could do this, can you imagine our world? Democracy in action. This livestream is just a little taste. Watch it at the link in bio!

Photo: Cherylynn Lavagnino // #danceeducation #danceforeverychild #danceeducators

Have you ever had one of those moments where you j

Have you ever had one of those moments where you just want to pinch yourself?

A few weeks ago we worked on a project that made me feel that way. @jodyarnhold and @annbiddle are two of my favorite people, and they both happen to lead @danceedlab’s Movement Sentence Choir.

We have filmed DEL’s Movement Sentence Choir before, but this year was extra special.

My daughter, Gracie, danced in it with her friends!!! My son, Jack, was there too – he came to watch his big sister do her thing, and follow me around as I filmed.

I love this photo taken by @ctsushima!!! // #danceforeverychild #danceeducation #danceeducator #92streety

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