Shelby Elsbree
Shelby is a former professional ballerina, life coach, and certified yoga instructor (500 YTT) fresh from NYC. Combining her background as a performing artist with a degree in Psychology from Columbia University, she leaves her students feeling balanced, empowered, and nourished. Her flows have been described as “body therapy” and her clients include New York City Ballet, the School of American Ballet, IMG Academy, Olympic athletes, and a portfolio of big tech companies—where she guides high performers through transitions and personal growth on and beyond the mat.
Her story weaves together multiple YTT certifications with a Psychology degree from Columbia University and 7 years spent dancing around the world as a professional Ballerina. Shelby works extensively with world-class ballet dancers, Olympic athletes, and pre-professional artists. As a professional coach and Yoga instructor, she's available for private & group sessions upon request.
Training & Education:
Dance Education
• The School of American Ballet, 2004-2009
• The Royal Danish Ballet, Professional Ballet Dancer 2009-2013
• The Boston Ballet, Professional Ballet Dancer 2013-2016
Academic Education
• Columbia University, BA in Psychology 2019
• Co-Active Training Institute, Professional Life Coach
Yoga Certification
• 500-hr Modo International, Hatha Yoga
• 50-hr Modo International, Vinyasa Flow Yoga
• 45-hr Modo International, Calm, Restorative Yoga & Breathwork
Follow/contact:
IG: @selsbree