In 1998, he founded a dance company called Descarga Latina. As an internationally acclaimed dance troupe that continues to be on the cutting edge in the world of Latin dance, he and the Company have performed and taught all over the world, and have participated in every major Salsa Festival. 

Nelson has performed and choreographed for many renowned Latin artists, such as the late Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Oscar De Leon, Ruben Blades, Tito Nieves, Jerry Rivera, Fania All-Stars, Marc Anthony, La India and many more.

He was producer an Off-Broadway show called “Latin Madness,” where he participated as a performer, director, choreographer, producer, and project manager. Additionally, Nelson has performed at every major venue in NY (Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Waldorf Astoria, Radio City Music Hall, Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium). Having served 3 times as an official Judge for the World Salsa Competition which was sponsored by sports network giant ESPN, he also served 4 times at the prestigious Puerto Rico Salsa Open Championship. Nelson was the Event planner and Artistic director for the NYNJ Salsa Festival for 3 years (2005-7). Among Nelson’s credits are TV Commercials for Univision; TV appearances including Good Day NY, Good Morning America, Today Show, Sabado Gigante, and Diamante.