SHA Creative Outlet is a company that is rooted in dance and showcases in many mediums including film, photography, design, animation, and live performances. With dance styles such as Contemporary, Breaking, Hip Hop at its core, SHA Creative Outlet is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and connection. Formed in November 2021 in Brooklyn, New York, the company has performed in Triskelion Arts Theater(NY), Abrons Arts Center(NY), Prospect Park(NY), the Center at West Park(NY), Judson Church(NY), Firehouse Theater(VA), and the Rady Shell(CA). SHA Creative Outlet has participated in festivals such as Performance Mix Festival, the Evolution Festival, and was a recipient of City Artist Corps Grant by New York Foundation For the Arts. Founded by Shannon Yu 余香儒, a Brooklyn based artist from Taiwan. Sha holds an MFA in Performance and Performance Studies from Pratt Institute, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University. Shannon identifies as a multi-disciplinary artist, dancer-choreographer, queer creator. As a queer Taiwanese that practices breaking, hip hop, contemporary floorwork, and Wing Tsun Martial Arts, Shannon is able to view inward and outward with multiple perspectives; reflect and challenge to find harmony.

Portrait of Shannon Yu. Shaved head asian with hands reach towards camera. Red light washes over Shannon. Photo by Shannon Yu.
ID: Portrait of Shannon Yu. Shaved head asian with hands reach towards camera. Red light washes over Shannon. Photo by Shannon Yu.