Shalyn Anderson-Garner

I have a dance degree ranging from hiphop to ballet, I danced at venues like Metro Chicago, and I choreographed multiple productions 🥰

Placed 9th

in the Semi-Finals

Thank you for supporting me in this competition. Your donations and participation will benefit the Why Not You Foundation in their mission to fight poverty through education initiatives that empower youth to lead with a why not you attitude.

 

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Tell us about your dance style or inspiration:

My dance style often focuses on the difference between slow and quick movements. I also value the use of different levels and directions in my choreography. I’m inspired by Ciara and Chris Brown as overall artist, because I have an additional passion for music! When it comes to dance specifically, I’m also inspired by legends like Debbie Allen and newer choreographers like Sean Bankhead.

How would being in Ciara's music video impact your life?

Being in Ciara’s music video will highly enhance my dance resume, and can lead to the type of large scale opportunities that my small town doesn’t offer.

What would you do with the $20,000?

With $20,000 I will be able enhance performing arts within my hometown, creating programs where youth can use dance to build life skills and enjoy diverse experiences. I also look forward to helping my mom decrease her debt. Since childhood, my mom supported my artistic goals. However, it was at a great financial expense to her. I would love to be able to give back to her, because she has and still is always giving to me.

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