Episode 58: Shayna Acosta
Shayna Acosta joins me for episode 58, and she brings so much passion for the arts and encourages artists that we are here in this time and season for a purpose. I came out of this conversation with Shayna feeling so inspired and affirmed as an artist! Her passion for helping artists recognize their identity and the power of their art is unlike anything I’ve heard.
Shayna is a professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Movement Director. She has worked for a variety of Universities including Bethel Conservatory of the Arts. She has choreographed many national commercials, music videos, as well as routines for several hip hop crews featured on shows such as World of Dance.
Her love for science, mentorship, and dance birthed her workshop “Impossible Movement”, which mentors artists in finding their identity and the power of their art. We talk about why our movement matters and why all of the arts need each other. Her goal is to help artists discover their true expression and inspire them to do the impossible.
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About Shayna:
Shayna Acosta currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina, but grew up training under Dallas PowerHouse, Planet Funk, and Tulsa Ballet training in Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, and Break Dancing.
Her love for science, mentorship, and dance birthed her workshop “Impossible Movement”, which mentors artists in finding their identity and the power of their art. Shayna has worked with many artists such as, Hanson, Israel Houghton, VeggieTales, and many others.
As a professional Choreographer and Movement Director she has worked at / with Universities (including Oral Roberts, Tulsa University, Bethel Conservatory of the Arts), Choreographed many national commercials and music videos, won national choreography awards, choreographed routines for several hip hop crews in World of Dance and Hip Hop International Competitions, along with currently working as a Competition Judge and Convention Master Class Teacher. Her goal is to help artists discover their true expression and inspire them to do the impossible.
Links from the Show:
- Episode 6 with Cynthia Newland
- Bethel Conservatory of the Arts
- Planet Funk Academy
- Hanson
- VeggieTales
- Louie Giglio
- YouTube Video from Louie Giglio