Shelby's dance career began at the ripe age of one and a half in Kahoka, MO under the direction of Raeann.  Shelby became an apprentice at Larye School of Dance at the age of twelve.  She has won numerous regional and national awards through out her dance career.  

     Shelby also participated in "Kids in Motion Dance Company" and was selected as a young dancer to tour and perform in Sydney, Australia.  She has also received a scholarship from Dupree Dance Expo in Ballet and participated in a TV commercial.

     Shelby has been teaching for Raeann School of Dance since 2001 and has been choreographing for Kinds in Motion Dance Company since 2005.  She has choreographed for Miss Clark County and Miss Northeast Missourir Scholarship Pageants for several years.  Shelby has had dancers receive high scores and judge's special honors.


     In High School Shelby performed in the Kentucky Derby Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, and the Epcot Center in Florida.  Shelby graduated from Clark County High School in 1999.

     Shelby currently resides in keokuk, IA with her two children Kennedy and Madelyn. And her children are starting their dance career at Raeann School of Dance.