Gracen Nelson is a Brooklyn-based performer and freelance choreographer. Before relocating to New York, she attended college in her hometown of Charleston, SC, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management. Gracen was a teacher and opening number choreographer at Intrigue Dance Convention and helped direct the Just Dance
Company, where her versatile training allowed her to mentor students of all ages. During this time, she also began setting choreography across the U.S.—work that has received multiple awards, including recognition for her distinctive choreographic voice. In New York, Gracen continues to advance her artistry through freelance work with contemporary companies. She has performed with Selah Dance Collective, Valleto Dance, Petra Zanki Dance Company, and BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance and had the opportunity to assist Ali Pfleger in setting choreography for CLI Conservatory and the Peridance Certificate Program. Her passion for dance extends beyond the stage and into film. Gracen made her on-screen debut in HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones 2 and later co-created a short film selected for the 2023 Rethink Dance Film Festival. Gracen is deeply driven by collaboration and is continually seeking opportunities to create and inspire through movement.