Shanna Woods

Shanna Woods is a dance artist, choreographer, and creator. She was the choreographer of the award-winning short film Brown Ballerina, and she has performed nationally and internationally with Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, Jubilation Dance Ensemble, and Olujimi Dance Theatre. Woods' extensive dance studies and performances have covered a vast variety of forms including ballet, tap, Afro-Haitian, Salsa, the ring shout dances of the Congo, Senegal, and many other styles. During her residency at BaCA, she will complete the dance work titled, Rituals, which challenges Shanna's thoughts around survival, thriving, rest and joy.

"In the past, I felt like I was always in survival mode out of fear, trying to make it through, and barely sustaining myself and my daughter. Rituals is an exploration of my desire to thrive with the intersections of joy and dream.

Rituals as an exhibit is a journey through the liberation of rest and radical joy. My desire is to create safe spaces for women to rest, reflect, and enjoy the essence of their being; to “sit down somewhere” (as our mothers, grandmothers and aunties told us to when we were restless and “doing too much”). We deserve this!" - Shanna Woods

Contact Info

Artist Website: shannawoods.com

Instagram: shanna.l.woods

Past Events/Appearances:

• March 11th | 1:30- 3:00 PM - Meet Shanna @ Art of Acceptance - Self Care Workshop Series: Shea Butta

• March 25th | 1:30- 3:00 PM - Meet Shanna @ Art of Acceptance - Self Care Workshop Series: Movement Meditation

• April 7th | 6:00-10:00 PM – AiR Artist of the Month Exhibit during Old Town Untapped

• April 8th | 1:30- 3:00 PM - Meet Shanna @ Art of Acceptance - Self Care Workshop Series: Kemetic Yoga

• April 19th | 8:00- 10:00 PM - Meet Shanna @ Lyrics Lab

• April 22nd | 1:30- 3:00 PM - Meet Shanna @ Art of Acceptance- Self Care Workshop Series: Mango Butta