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Shannon Ashlia Artistry
Shannon Ashlia Artistry provides private training, choreography, classes/workshops and styling for any occasion. Using knowledge obtained from 30+ years of training as well as from experience performing and on set, Shannon Ashlia goes above and beyond to satisfy the client's vision, while also staying true to a unique and innovative style. Book with Shannon today!
Private lessons
Private lessons catered to each individual mover.
Styling/Wardrobe
Utilize Shannon's unique eye and experience for photo shoots, video shoots and everyday styling.
Classes and Workshops
Shannon uses over a decade of teaching experience to help students unearth their true potential.
Choreography
Custom-made choreography with Shannon's unique vision and experience.
Performances and Projects
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Weekly Training
Snoh Allegra
FlyGirl Choreography by Derek Brown
Doja Cat Choreography by Derek Brown
Thinking About You Choreography by Derek Brown
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Bio
Southern Dreamer with a Neon Soul
Shannon Ashlia grew up in and around Atlanta, Georgia, where she cultivated a passion for music, dance, and all artistry. She has been trained in ballet and tap since the age of four and began competing in jazz, hip-hop, and tap at age seven. Shannon began singing in her church and school choir at the age of six and developed a passion for fashion at an early age as well. Shannon danced competitively until the age of 15, dancing 6 days a week and traveling across the country to compete. At the age of 16, Shannon's stage transformed into a stadium, where she became the captain of her award-winning high school dance line throughout high school. As a freshman at Howard University, Shannon became a Bison cheerleader, where she perfected her gymnastics and tumbling skills. She cheered for football, basketball, and competitively and joined and directed a hip-hop performance group, RAMPAGE. Shannon graduated cum lade from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a minor in Theatre Arts.
After college, Shannon broke into the DMV dance community as a creative director for a couple of companies in the area, including a stint as director for Oasis Dance Collective in Washington, D.C. Throughout the last decade, Shannon has been choreographing award-winning competition routines for several dance companies across the DMV area. Shannon is currently working as a professional dancer, writer, and arts educator in Maryland. She also works as the Creative Coordinator at Joe’s Movement Emporium, an arts non-profit in Mount Rainier, MD.
Shannon has worked with various notable artists and performers, choreographing and dancing in concept videos, music videos, live shows, and showcases. She has toured and performed with many talented artists, including DMV’s own Grammy-award-winning Mya, RuPaul's Drag Race superstar Tatiana, award-winning gospel artists Anthony Brown and Kirk Franklin, Lil’ Kim, Tori Lanes, Nelly, Brandy, and more. Shannon is currently touring internationally with Mya and is the creator of The Bridge Millennial Podcast.
Shannon's goal is to encourage expression and storytelling through the creative and performing arts. She believes that the arts can be used not only for catharsis and self-expression but to help address racism in our world and mental health in the black community. In the future, Shannon would like to create a clothing brand, write novels and travel the world sharing her passion for the arts on all platforms.
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Our Clients Say
Shannon Ashlia is one of the most AMAZING, innovative, and multi-talented choreographer/dancers I've ever seen! Also important is her business acumen, punctuality, creativity, and professionalism. We were about 2 years into creating a tribute show for the icon, Ms. Janet Jackson (for heart health), and C-19 shut us completely down. When our country slowly started lifting the C-19 restrictions, I discovered that my former choreographer and dancers were not available for various reasons. One had to work, one had moved, another had a health issue, etc. Completely understandable. I thought all was lost. I came across Shannon's Instagram and she was incredibly gifted in many areas of dance. I contacted her, explained the show, logistics, and she thankfully said... yes, when do we start! I then advised that we will need to audition more dancers. To which she said, not a problem! Give me a few days. She called back in 48 hours with 4 of the most proficient dancers. Janet choreography is known for its precision, synchronization, degree of difficulty, and groundbreaking style. When I saw Shannon's choreography, I immediately wanted her to revamp the entire show! Shannon's techincal skills are high but not impossible. She changed me from an average dancer into a force to be reckoned with on the stage! We represented Janet in a way that would make her proud. She saved our show. She was amazing to work with and to behold how creativity flows through her was magical. She will always be my first go to for any future productions. I can't THANK her enough! 5x5 stars! She's phenomenal.
Susan Cooper, Singer/Performer
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