Brian Nelson is a movement educator, yoga teacher, and dance artist originally from Tridell, Utah. He holds a BFA in Ballet with a minor in Modern Dance from the University of Utah and brings a diverse background in professional dance, theater, yoga, and mobility training to his teaching.
In addition to his Certification in the GYROTONIC® Method. Brian is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with additional an 50-hour Yin Yoga certification. He also teaches BeMoved at BodyVox and is certified in MuvMethod, an active stretching and mobility modality designed to improve flexibility, strength, and body awareness.
His professional performance career has included work with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, NOW-ID, and BodyVox, as well as theatrical productions with Cats National Tour, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Pioneer Theatre Company, and Utah Shakespeare Festival.
Drawing from his extensive experience as both a performer and movement specialist, Brian strives to make movement accessible, engaging, and focuses on helping students develop greater strength, mobility, confidence, and joy in movement.