Shaneeka Harrell

Shaneeka Harrell (Singer + Dancer) is a native of Miami, FL. where she attended New World School of the Arts. She continued her training at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, receiving an apprenticeship with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. in her final year. Shortly after completing her studies in 2001, she joined Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Urban Bush Women. After four seasons as a featured performer with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Ms. Harrell is now focusing on her own work as an independent artist and has recently been named Choreographer in Residence at Bates College. “I give thanks for the blessing and grace to partake in the journey.”