About
JAWS
Athlete, fitness instructor, Wilhelmina model, professional dancer and expert
Movement Director. Over 10 years of experience working across broad applications of movement.
Julie “JAWS” Nelson is a New York City based fitness coach and a sought after movement director, making a name for herself in the New York City fitness scene. Jaws is a classically trained ballerina and professional dancer, with a successful career on Broadway, before becoming engulfed in the City’s hottest fitness studios: SoulCycle, Shadowbox, Rumble, and now S10 Training and AArmy. Jaws has been featured in national fitness campaigns for major/international brands including Reebok, Athleta, MZ Wallace, New Balance, Fiji and was named a Global Ambassador for Adidas.
As a Movement Director, JAWS had the opportunity to work behind the lens directing the movement of talent such as Dua Lipa, Shay Mitchel, Karlie Kloss, Usain Bolt, Brett Gelman, and various Peloton instructors. As well as brands Adidas, Peloton, Target.
Jaws’ life philosophy has always been to mix hard work with fun, values that have organically led to a massive social media following. A creative at heart, Jaws believes in the power of story-telling, authenticity, and integrity in all that she does.
Technical Expertise in Fitness Industry
CPT, CES, CFSC, FRC, MADD DOG, USA BOXING Amateur Boxing