With over a decade of experience, she has toured internationally with BYU's Contemporary Dance Theater, received the Grand Prix Award from the New Prague Dance Festival, and trained at esteemed institutions such as the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Broadway Dance Center in New York, and Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Her diverse career includes work as a commercial dancer on sets for music videos, live shows, and television, specializing in heels and street styles.

As the artistic director of Fleet Cooperative, Shelby champions collaboration and inclusivity, creating opportunities for professional dancers to craft meaningful work in Utah’s vibrant arts scene. She is also an accomplished dance cinematographer, partnering with companies like Salt Contemporary Dance to translate choreography into impactful visuals and help dancers and choreographers capture their work for the digital age.

Shelby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Event Industry Management and a Project Management Certification. A recipient of the Utah Artist Fellowship, she was recognized for her significant contributions to the arts community. Shelby is a certified Lagree Instructor, and utilizes her knowledge of muscular endurance and injury prevention to aid in her mentorship and dance performance. 

Committed to fostering longevity in dance careers, Shelby empowers students with the technical and life skills necessary for sustainable and fulfilling performance journeys. Her work is a fearless dive into human connection—real, gritty, and transformative—creating space for community-driven art that heals and inspires.