Welcome to the creative world of Shelby Taylor—
Shelby is a multidisciplinary artist and visionary choreographer with a bold, unfiltered approach to storytelling. Born in Brigham City, Utah, she has a deep-rooted passion for bringing movement to life, blending raw emotion and creativity to craft experiences that stick.
With training from top-tier institutions like the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance and Broadway Dance Center, she balances technical precision with a rebellious, boundary-pushing spirit. As the founder of Burnswood Studio and director of Fleet Cooperative, Shelby champions collaboration and inclusivity, carving out space for community-driven art that heals and inspires.
Whether on stage or behind the camera, her work is a fearless dive into human connection—real, gritty, and transformative.
“Shelby is captivating. She is fully embodied in her presence. She is full of stories, she has made dance hers. Her story is etched in every micro movement, and it’s a full experience I will never forget.”
Nichelle Renee
“Shelby Taylor as Nausicaa in Fleet Co-Ops' enchanted realm of Monomyth was a show stopper. Her demonstration of Nausicaa's divine feminine is supreme in her advanced dance technique and artistry. ”
Haley Johnson
“Nausicaa was an extremely impactful character to me. The way Shelby portrayed this character was intimate and thoughtful in every way. She showed the strength and bravery of Nausicaa alongside the vulnerability and humanness with such virtuosity and attention to detail. Creating such a vivid color within the movement while also constructing and directing the entire show is something of a marvel and Shelby seemed to do it effortlessly. Nausicaa changed me and I look forward to observing how this character portrayal continues to impact me in my future.”
Myles Tracy
“It’s tough to put into words how Shelby’s performance -22+ made me feel, because it made me feel everything. Shelby has an incredible way of bringing you into her art. She transports you into her movements and finds the perfect combinations of lighting, sound, smells, and visuals to ignite all of your senses. She is a master of her craft and creates unforgettable experiences. I was opened up and changed after -22+. Its depth and rawness granted me permission to be more unfiltered in my own world.”
Becca Tomkinson
“There’s a certain, distinct magic when watching Shelby. She grabs your hand and takes you on a journey so rich and real and full, giving absolutely every detail attention and love. Her intelligence in her character building takes your breath away--she is a delicious storyteller, an incredibly powerful yet humble mind, inviting you into her artistry with care and strength and curiosity.”
Alex Seager
“Shelby is a multidisciplinary artist who has been a force in Utah’s art community. She wears many hats, all of which have been used to cultivate community in Salt Lake, including being an artistic director, a performer, a photographer/videographer, and a mentor to Salt Lake’s emerging artists. Through all of her endeavors, Shelby’s vision has been crucial in achieving the standard of excellence she constantly defines.”
Joey Anderson