tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80660291005432843102024-02-18T17:37:10.911-08:00Academy of Dance and ChoreographySharon Shakur, MA
Artistic DirectorSharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-5019950258448617672023-11-02T06:39:00.001-07:002023-11-02T06:48:16.461-07:00Dancers from the RCC Performing Arts Showcase<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMQcB9TFbvcOo7Y8d3EF6k3Dk3jLpx2NFTh5CLlqDepatoBWG9kvjqrOcFohKvlwnzSG8s7kBtviA0tU-zfByW0nr4Ob5MLJjvozVxI-PMbOsL7qxBGgk2rtbsFDMvkoRUidK2zNJyqQEdLRNfSzsxpbfXEkCPAs3FwBkX0CVFje2x2PZN3WO9jV0m8uE/s1280/Little%20Shop%20Photo%204.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1280" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMQcB9TFbvcOo7Y8d3EF6k3Dk3jLpx2NFTh5CLlqDepatoBWG9kvjqrOcFohKvlwnzSG8s7kBtviA0tU-zfByW0nr4Ob5MLJjvozVxI-PMbOsL7qxBGgk2rtbsFDMvkoRUidK2zNJyqQEdLRNfSzsxpbfXEkCPAs3FwBkX0CVFje2x2PZN3WO9jV0m8uE/s320/Little%20Shop%20Photo%204.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Dance! </p><p>Written by Sharon Shakur, MA at the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival (Virtual) on August 15, 2020. Topic: "Exploring Your Process & Change-Making Superpowers During a Pandemic"</p>Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-53158370498927989152021-04-26T18:09:00.000-07:002021-07-28T12:44:27.362-07:00Converge: A Collection of Dances Created during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Reckoning<p> Rehearsals for my new Dance Project continue...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dancing the role of "The Depressed Woman" in the dance "Freedom".</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3yykO7tUV2FtsZOfy63WlIirttY3LhhQ0JKl6eQDZvzN8x0K7hhZOWiSJKr1tBancTtqkBGpocCI7RibpJVC0wvveqIZ7g3RXN2U-ZKJoBk_qwQwumKKGjO7gqfjhluZrZtzkGsCMXrj/s2048/6+29+Photo+Session+Me+D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="2048" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3yykO7tUV2FtsZOfy63WlIirttY3LhhQ0JKl6eQDZvzN8x0K7hhZOWiSJKr1tBancTtqkBGpocCI7RibpJVC0wvveqIZ7g3RXN2U-ZKJoBk_qwQwumKKGjO7gqfjhluZrZtzkGsCMXrj/s320/6+29+Photo+Session+Me+D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-50256768933341507622021-04-20T11:12:00.004-07:002023-11-02T06:54:31.124-07:00Vaccination <p>I received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Boston Medical Center on Thursday, April 8, 2021. This vaccine is one and done.</p>Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-50043560177942991852020-11-17T06:03:00.001-08:002020-11-17T06:03:34.062-08:00Dance Educators Conference<p>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)</p><div><br /></div>Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-76417907668196043522020-10-18T11:31:00.004-07:002020-10-18T11:31:56.561-07:00Keep Calm...<p>Dancing reduces stress and anxiety.</p><p><br /></p>Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-44888985109878618492020-09-03T15:00:00.000-07:002020-09-03T15:00:07.355-07:00Dance with Books is Going Virtual!<p>Yes, indeed. This semester of Dance with Books will start Thursday, October 8. Be sure to reach out to Ms. Shakur, MA for an application. Episodes with fun, creative, and educational dance lessons will be emailed to Parents. </p>Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-5187701816880259552020-07-21T11:55:00.001-07:002020-07-21T12:28:59.352-07:00Be Creative. Dance!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!<br />
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Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-22362025734491222782020-07-02T09:57:00.000-07:002020-09-04T07:12:28.607-07:00Dance Builds Character<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-75782712351102132082020-06-30T10:07:00.000-07:002020-07-11T14:22:24.676-07:00Have a Fun, Safe, and Healthy Summer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-21622674046087289252020-06-19T09:00:00.000-07:002020-07-11T14:22:24.705-07:00Celebrate Juneteenth!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-26581594196092504472020-05-27T14:34:00.001-07:002020-07-11T14:22:24.763-07:00Keep At It!<blockquote class="trello-card">
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We salute our courageous military community for their service to this country. We honor the lives and sacrifices of those souls who have given their lives to defend and protect our country. God bless you!</div>
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Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-11184929855628923302020-05-22T07:09:00.001-07:002020-07-11T14:22:24.819-07:00It's Practice Time!<blockquote class="trello-card">
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Honestly, I never thought I would ever have to teach Dance courses online due to the COVID 19 pandemic.</div>
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But here's a silver lining.!</div>
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3.. 2.. 1.. BLAST OFF! I'm now a Flipgrid Certified Educator, amplifying Student Voice to infinity and beyond!</div>
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Know that - This Too Shall Pass!<br />
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<br />Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-60366735490671891442019-12-30T10:00:00.000-08:002020-07-11T14:22:24.934-07:00Serving the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) CommunityIt was a great honor for me to be chosen and to serve on the Television Nominating Committee for the SAG Awards. <br />
It was fun too!Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-79673171729999088522019-12-18T19:11:00.002-08:002020-07-11T14:22:24.963-07:00Bravo Dancers!The RCC Fall Semester Dance Students did an outstanding job performing Repertory pieces for the <i>Winter Arts Showcase</i>. This group really showed Teamwork! <br />
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<br />Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-62636124361065273742019-10-05T15:23:00.000-07:002020-07-11T14:22:24.993-07:00Professor Sharon and RCC Dance<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">My Spring Semester Dance Students are on the cover of the </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">RCC Summer Gazette</span></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span><br />
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Originally from Boston, Ms. Shakur has choreographed, performed, and produced dance in venues throughout Los Angeles, New York City, and Boston. Ms. Shakur has a Master of Arts Degree in Dance Education. She is a certificated teacher and a member of the National Dance Education Organization. She enjoys teaching various styles and levels of dance to students of all ages. Ms. Shakur is also a member of SAG, AFTRA, and AEA.<br />
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Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-1941421838183433662019-05-16T11:13:00.006-07:002020-07-11T14:22:25.051-07:00Choreography by Sharon Shakur, MA<span style="font-family: "; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Awakenings"</span></span><br />
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Dancers: Albena, Ariel-Alexis, Myrlande, Schneider, Sharon, Tyreke<br />
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Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-448149093729453772019-05-10T07:52:00.000-07:002020-07-11T14:22:25.109-07:00"Praying" Dance SoloSasi, a talented professional dancer and RCC Dance Student performs the dance solo "Praying" to the song by Bitter Soul.<br />
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<br />Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066029100543284310.post-36916369900488824972019-04-24T14:51:00.004-07:002020-07-11T14:22:25.138-07:00Rehearsals Continue...Dance Students at RCC are doing a great job rehearsing for the upcoming Arts Showcase. Keep up the good, and creative, work!Sharon Shakurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16839786444245373503noreply@blogger.com0