BIO:
Shoshana Isaacs is a recent graduate of the University of the Arts, they completed their BFA in Dance and minor in Photography in May of 2023.
At UArt’s, they have performed in several shows, in person and online, including Winter and Spring Dance Series and the Festival of Senior Works. Notable performances include Doug Varone, Joanna Kotze, Jesse Zaritt and Sara Shelton Mann, Sheer Spectacle, and Jordan Demetrius Lloyd. They have also performed with Urban Movement Arts, Temple University, George Staib at The American Dance Festival, the Fidget Space at the Great Marsh Institute, and in “Chapters of Paradox” by Ethan Cohen at Washington Square Park.
Shoshana finds inspiration through their identity and community, they love to explore sensation and play through different mediums of art. While creating their thesis, they explored ideas of performance and multimedia art through distortion of time in the mind and body they struggled with while trying to complete their degree. They have continued their artistic career, working with both dance and photography, with a goal to expand their creative process through movement, performance, and fine arts.
Where to Buy My BOOK!!! https://www.blurb.com/b/11420277-shosh-is-at-the-rave
Shoshana Isaacs is a recent graduate of the University of the Arts, they completed their BFA in Dance and minor in Photography in May of 2023.
At UArt’s, they have performed in several shows, in person and online, including Winter and Spring Dance Series and the Festival of Senior Works. Notable performances include Doug Varone, Joanna Kotze, Jesse Zaritt and Sara Shelton Mann, Sheer Spectacle, and Jordan Demetrius Lloyd. They have also performed with Urban Movement Arts, Temple University, George Staib at The American Dance Festival, the Fidget Space at the Great Marsh Institute, and in “Chapters of Paradox” by Ethan Cohen at Washington Square Park.
Shoshana finds inspiration through their identity and community, they love to explore sensation and play through different mediums of art. While creating their thesis, they explored ideas of performance and multimedia art through distortion of time in the mind and body they struggled with while trying to complete their degree. They have continued their artistic career, working with both dance and photography, with a goal to expand their creative process through movement, performance, and fine arts.
Where to Buy My BOOK!!! https://www.blurb.com/b/11420277-shosh-is-at-the-rave
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. Much of my inspiration comes from Philadelphia’s queer nightlife, where self-expression thrives. These spaces—vibrant, electric, and unfiltered—fuel my creative practice. I seek to capture the energy, freedom, and authenticity found in these moments.
Each of my projects are an experiment in self-discovery and collaboration, often revealing its deeper themes only in hindsight. Teaching is also central to my practice. I understand the vulnerability that comes with being on either side of the camera, and I encourage dancers and photographers to experience both roles to build confidence and break down fear. I am committed to expanding conversations around documenting movement—especially within queer spaces—so that these ephemeral moments, so often overlooked, can be seen, remembered, and celebrated.
more current artistic thoughts here
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. Much of my inspiration comes from Philadelphia’s queer nightlife, where self-expression thrives. These spaces—vibrant, electric, and unfiltered—fuel my creative practice. I seek to capture the energy, freedom, and authenticity found in these moments.
Each of my projects are an experiment in self-discovery and collaboration, often revealing its deeper themes only in hindsight. Teaching is also central to my practice. I understand the vulnerability that comes with being on either side of the camera, and I encourage dancers and photographers to experience both roles to build confidence and break down fear. I am committed to expanding conversations around documenting movement—especially within queer spaces—so that these ephemeral moments, so often overlooked, can be seen, remembered, and celebrated.
more current artistic thoughts here
Where to Buy My PRINTS!!!
https://shoshshoshshosh.darkroom.com/