video reels
2020 Choreography Reel
2015 Performance Reel
2013 Performance Reel
2nd Star Productions
Modern & Partnering Reel
Choreography Reel
Production Choreography Reel
©2013 Elysia Merrill
"Illuminate"
A circus inspired piece, which follows four lost fairies into an unfamiliar utopia full of colorful creatures and cunning nymphs. [January 2013]
full works
"Grounded"
"No matter what sweeps you off your feet, always stay grounded in faith." [January 2013]
"Godspell"
In a miracle transformation, a sanctuary becomes an outdoor park, Jesus a garbage man and John the Baptist a park ranger. “Come sing about love” in Godspell at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland! [April 2017]
©2013 Elysia Merrill
An original musical-cabaret put together by David & Elysia Merrill that's sure to delight and inspire all audience members as it is jam-packed with dance and music!
"Light Up The Stars"
dance films
"In Loving Memory"
Director/choreographer/producer/
cinematographer/co-editor/composer/
costume designer: Elysia Merrill
Co-editor: Miloš Crvić
Genre: Dance for Camera
Screening locations:
- American College Dance Festival 2011 (by invitation only) at the Forbes Center
- Student Choreography Showing at the Shingleton Dance Space
“The ones or things you have lost are not far off… They are just waiting for you.” The piece is about losing someone or something. It is meant to bring peace & hope to an ailing heart.
"Mi Par D'udir Ancora"
(Once More I Hear Her Voice)
Choreography director/co-cinematographer/
co-editor/lighting designer: Elysia Merrill
Full list of credits: HERE
Genre: Dance for Camera
Screening locations:
- Student Choreography Showing at The Stripe
The is based off of multiculturalism, primarily in women. The film explores the lives of three women and their trials together.
"What Cages Us"
Director/choreographer/producer/
cinematographer/co-editor/composer/
costume designer: Elysia Merrill
Genre: Dance for Camera
Screening locations:
- American College Dance Festival 2011 (by invitation only) at the Forbes Center
Using chain-link cages, the piece shows how this world is only a cage for your mind, set up by one who comes to steal, kill & destroy. This film follows one girl into her caged soul. With the help of a rescuer, she discovers how simple it can be to escape.