Bio:
Shoshana Isaacs is a queer interdisciplinary artist residing on Lenae/Lenape land (Philadelphia). They recently graduated from the University of the Arts cum laude with a BFA in Dance and minor in Photography. At UArts, they had the opportunity to perform with Doug Varone, Joanna Kotze, Jesse Zaritt and Sara Shelton Mann, Sheer Spectacle, and Jordan Demetrius Lloyd. They completed their BFA Dance thesis in spring of 2023, exploring ideas of performance and multimedia art. They continue to work with movement, performance, and fine arts in pursuit of a career as a choreographer and freelance photographer.
Artist Statement:
My work exists at the intersection of dance and photography, sometimes merging them, sometimes letting them stand apart. Through dance, I embody emotion and energy; through photography, I capture and preserve those fleeting moments.Navigating two roles—dancer in front of the camera and photographer behind it— allows me to explore the tension between experiencing movement and documenting it. Years of formal dance training have shaped my understanding of the body, but my artistry extends beyond technique. I am interested in the raw, instinctive, and deeply personal stories that movement can tell. Each of my projects is an experiment in self-discovery and collaboration, often revealing its deeper themes only in hindsight.
Shoshana Isaacs is a queer interdisciplinary artist residing on Lenae/Lenape land (Philadelphia). They recently graduated from the University of the Arts cum laude with a BFA in Dance and minor in Photography. At UArts, they had the opportunity to perform with Doug Varone, Joanna Kotze, Jesse Zaritt and Sara Shelton Mann, Sheer Spectacle, and Jordan Demetrius Lloyd. They completed their BFA Dance thesis in spring of 2023, exploring ideas of performance and multimedia art. They continue to work with movement, performance, and fine arts in pursuit of a career as a choreographer and freelance photographer.
Artist Statement:
My work exists at the intersection of dance and photography, sometimes merging them, sometimes letting them stand apart. Through dance, I embody emotion and energy; through photography, I capture and preserve those fleeting moments.Navigating two roles—dancer in front of the camera and photographer behind it— allows me to explore the tension between experiencing movement and documenting it. Years of formal dance training have shaped my understanding of the body, but my artistry extends beyond technique. I am interested in the raw, instinctive, and deeply personal stories that movement can tell. Each of my projects is an experiment in self-discovery and collaboration, often revealing its deeper themes only in hindsight.