Shana Simmons’ level of choreographic sophistication is what
sets her apart from other dance-makers of her generation.
--Adrienne Barr Totino
sets her apart from other dance-makers of her generation.
--Adrienne Barr Totino
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THE MISSION
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Shana Simmons Dance seeks advancement of quality dance performance, and larger engagement with audiences and the community, through financially accessible interactive and immersive productions. Our work relies heavily on partnerships and outreach to explore topics relevant to our community with a heavy focus on the integration of movement in education. The vision and passion of the company is to encourage movement in all bodies and encouraging all walks of life to creatively express themselves.
SSD projects aim to draw audiences into modern dance in creative ways and highlight current societal topics for project based work. These projects support communities by creating thoughtful performances and inspiring lives through dance and artistic vision. SSD works with outside non-profits dedicated to serving marginalized communities. Simmons firmly believes in supporting artistic growth within its company members by encouraged development of their own voices. Shana Simmons Dance (SSD) was founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Shana Simmons to create unique and engaging contemporary dance. Since its founding, Simmons has used dance as a means to express other people’s opinions as well as her own: to interpret and create. She takes inspiration from the immediate world in which we are living, and her choreographic expressions are created from the ways in which our society is changing, the need for intimate connections to people and objects, and providing the viewer a unique perspective, if not participatory action. The result for the viewer is an emotional reaction or a thought process about the work. Shana Simmons Dance officially received their non-profit status in February of 2017. Shana Simmons Dance's seasons are made possible with generous support from:
The Heinz Endowments Small Arts Initiative A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation The Arts. Equity. Reimagined. Fund Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh Individual Donors |
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