Academy of Dance and Choreography

Hello Friends and Family, my Spiritual Sisters have confirmed that my Facebook Instant Messages account and maybe even my Facebook account have been hacked.

So, if and when you receive an oddball post, message, email, or text from me, know that I am not the Source. This Hacking is spread when someone receives a text or post that queries if he/she has appeared in a video. A link is provided. Do not open the link. Also, be aware of content that appears to come from me, family, or friends. If the sentence says, "Check It Out.", Don't!

Peace...Sharon

Happy New Year!

Jabula means, "Be Happy!" Dancers are exuding joy as they perform my choreography for the dance "Jabula". This dance embraces the West African Dance, "Pandogo". Thank you to Christine A Rose, Business Owner of 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness for letting us use her beautiful Yoga Studio for Dance rehearsals.

It feels so good to be back in a Dance Space. I am choreographing my new Dance Project titled "Converge: A Collection of Dances Created during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Reckoning". Thank you to Christine Rose, Business Owner of 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness for letting me use her beautiful Yoga studio for Dance rehearsals.

To Moms and those who serve as Mothers to others,
Happy Mother's Day!
Rest. Refresh. Restore.

Holiday Greetings! Yes, it has been an overwhelming and challenging year. Keep on keeping on. Enjoy your Winter Break. Take time to rest and dance.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Eat. Rest. Enjoy, and yes, Be Grateful!

I attended the NDEO* Virtual 3-Day Conference at the end of October. Wonderful Dance Classes, Dance Content, and Dance History. I am still mentally, kinesthetically, and aesthetically unpacking all that I learned and experienced. (*National Dance Education Organization)

Keep Calm...
Dancing reduces stress and anxiety.

Haiku
Focus on today
Be present, resilient, strong
Dance even more. Dance!

Written by Sharon Shakur, MA at the Community Conversation hosted by Boston Contemporary Dance Festival (August 15, 2020). Topic "Exploring your Process & Change-Making Superpowers During a Pandemic"

Dance is a creative outlet for everyone no matter the skill level or age. The movements, music, and emotion truly inspire creativity in a way that nothing else can!

It's Practice Time! Practice makes progress. Get moving!