ABOUT SHAE
Shae Forest holds an MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University and a BFA in Dance from UMass Amherst. She is currently dance faculty at Dean College, where she teaches tap, jazz, and contemporary, and has choreographed for faculty shows. Additionally, Shae judges for Inferno Dance Competitions nationwide.
Shae's dance journey began at Dance Designs Cape Cod, under Amy DeFeudis' direction, exploring various styles from hip-hop with Keith Silva to ballet with Norah-Dale Allen. Shae pursued a BFA in Dance, a minor in Psychology, and a Professional Certificate in Arts Management from UMass Amherst, training with renowned artists like Paul Dennis, Bronwen MacArthur, and Debra Vega. She further enriched her dance education at the prestigious University of Roehampton in the U.K. During her undergraduate years, Shae performed in several faculty works in the Five Colleges in Western MA and was a finalist for the New England Patriots Cheerleaders.
Shae performed at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts in Journey Through Christmas choreographed by Robyn Goulette, as a SGDE company member. Recently, Shae danced in City Ballet of Boston's Ballet Banquet Performance at the Strand Theater. She performed in two seasons of Tony William's Urban Nutcracker at The Shubert Theater, as tap lead alongside Khalid Hill. Shae has performed at various flashmob events including Optima Conference Boston, featuring choreography by Sarah-Kay "Skooj" and Brian Freedman.
Beyond performing, Shae has a true passion for teaching and choreography. She recently earned her MFA from Jacksonville University. Shae teaches at Somerville Public Schools through nonprofit BalletRox and continues to guest teach at many dance studio intensives and masterclasses in New England. Her choreography has been featured in DanceInforma Magazine, Boston Contemporary Dance Festival, Dean College Faculty Works, NYCDA Critic's Choice, Nonprofit Boston City Lights, and more.
I have the privilege of knowing Shae for most of her life; first as a young dancer who loved every moment; then watching her become a dedicated teenager who was always driven to improving herself and now into the talented dancer, teacher, and choreographer she is today. She has never lost one ounce of the passion and love for dance nor the work ethic and motivation to succeed.
I cannot say enough good things about Shae. She brings a wonderful creativity to her work and an openness to expand what she knows about the discipline. She has always approached her duties with professionalism and efficiency.