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Shannon Woods

Shannon Woods has her master's in Performance Studies from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a dancer and writer based in New York.

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Shannon Woods
Aug 25, 2020

Injured? How to Avoid the Self-Blame Spiral

Shannon Woods
Aug 11, 2020

How Tap Master Deborah Mitchell Helps Students Release Their Inhibitions

arts advocacy

Whether You Need Funding, Promotion or Space, These 4 Steps Will Help You Advocate for Your Art

Shannon Woods
Aug 04, 2020
higher education

The Majority of College Dance Programs Focus on Western Techniques—and It's Shortchanging Students' Artistry

Shannon Woods
Jun 08, 2020
mental health

"It's All About Spreading Empathy and Awareness." One Choreographer's Advice for Making Work About Mental Illness

Shannon Woods
May 21, 2020

Love Dance and Science? Adeene Denton on How They Can Work Together

Shannon Woods
Mar 18, 2020
body image

"If We Want Our Industry to Welcome All Body Types, We Need to Reevaluate How We Interact Dancer-to-Dancer."

Shannon Woods
Jan 21, 2020
diversity in dance

How Can Companies Move Past Ballet’s White, Imperialist Roots?

Shannon Woods
Jan 03, 2020
dance as activism

3 Tips for Dancers Who Want to Explore Activism

Shannon Woods
Nov 19, 2019
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Shannon Woods
Nov 12, 2019

4 Ways to Boost Your Body Image in the Studio