SHANA SIMMONS DANCE
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Diversity & Inclusion

Mission:

Progress with Purpose - Building Inclusive and Safe Spaces. We commit to practicing anti-oppression and uplifting historically marginalized artistic voices. We commit to shaping a welcoming and safe space for persons of all abilities, races, genders, and sexual orientations through bringing the experience of dance to all. We strive to develop a dance company, staff, board, and audience that directly reflects our community’s individuality and inspires interconnectivity.

Radical Acceptance -  Moving with Integrity. We commit to providing an environment where all individuals are able to thrive in our spaces and are free to express with passion and honesty while feeling valued for their uniqueness. On the stage and off, we aim to be collaborative and open, while maintaining a cohesive and supportive environment.
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Pushing Boundaries - Expanding Our Conceptions of Dance. We commit to challenging the narrative and concept of dance – how and where dance is seen – by expanding audience perception and experience, empowering our dancers, and cultivating an ethic of collaboration that brings awareness to diverse forms of expression.

Accessibility Coordinator:

If you would like more information, please contact:

Jamie Erin Murphy
jmurphyssd@gmail.com

CONTACT US & JOIN THE SSD FAMILY!


Telephone

412-303-6406

Email

shanasimmonsdance@gmail.com
  • Welcome
  • Upcoming
    • Taste the Seasons Fundraiser
  • About SSD
    • OUR PEOPLE
    • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
    • PRESS >
      • VIDEO
      • IMAGES
    • Contact
    • JOB OPPORTUNITIES
  • PROJECTS
    • CONSTRUCTED SIGHT DANCE FILM FESTIVAL >
      • CS DANCE FILM WORKSHOP
      • CONSTRUCTED SIGHT DETAILS & PROGRAM
      • PRESS ABOUT CONSTRUCTED SIGHT
      • OPENING NIGHT PROGRAM
    • IN/BEtween >
      • IN/BEtween Program
    • LIVING LANDSCAPES
    • VIRTUAL DANCE EXCHANGE PROJECT >
      • VDEP Symposium: Dialogue 1, Oct 5
      • VDEP SYMPOSIUM: DIALOGUE 2, OCT 26
      • VDEP SYMPOSIUM: DIALOGUE 3, NOV 16
      • FAQ'S
    • ELEVATE: a triple bill of female choreographers
    • THE MISSING PEACE (2018) >
      • THE MISSING PEACE BLOG
      • The HOPE Series
    • OBJECTIVE I (2015)
    • PASSENGER (2014)
    • RELATIVE POSITIONS (2012)
    • COLLABORATIONS
    • CHOREOGRAPHY >
      • RED ROVER, RED ROVER
      • GROUNDED IN THE SOIL
      • OF ELEPHANTS AND ASSES
      • DANCING SOLO
      • QUIRKE
      • BITS... PIECES...
      • RESONANT PASSINGS
      • TEA PARTY
      • A-PART
      • WHAT IS YOUR...?
      • CRUNCH
  • DONATE
  • TEACHING
    • Creative Performance Workshop
  • FUTURE BUILDING
  • Community