Hobbies and interests
Dance
Reading
Academic
Education
I read books daily
Shermeka Brown-Ancrum
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FinalistBio
My name is Shermeka Brown-Ancrum. I want to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. I desire to be an excellent and inspired dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams of owning multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. I also want to be a motivational speaker for the youth. I dream of making a change not only in dance but also in the world.
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Education, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Dance
Minors:
- Business/Commerce, General
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Dance
- Special Education and Teaching
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Career
Dream career field:
dance education
Dream career goals:
daycare teacher
sunrise learning academy2019 – 20223 years
Sports
Volleyball
Varsity2011 – 20154 years
Dancing
Varsity2006 – Present18 years
Awards
- Drexel perfoning arts award
Arts
PHILADANCO
Dance2021 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Loving Memorial Pentecostal Church — Youth leader2015 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Joey Anderson Dance & Theater Scholarship
I am passionate about dance educator. I wants to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. The desires I have to be an excellent and inspiring dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams to own multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. In my own words “I want to be a motivational speaker for the youth. I dream to make a change not only in dance but also in the world. I want to inspire young black girls in the dance world and provide a safe place for them. I also want them to understand they can dance and be excellent at it. Dance teaches discipline, growth, commitment, and time. Through dance, I have learned that it takes time to perfect your craft as an artist or creator. ”
I am a Dance Education Major at Drexel University. I am doing the BS/MS program. I would like to own a dance studio and company one day. I would also like to be in a dance company, but I would also like to have a performing arts outreach program for the less fortunate children. I want to motivate and be a listening ear to our youth and those around me.
Dance education is essential. It teaches discipline, growth, commitment, and time. Through dance, I have learned that it takes time to perfect your craft as an artist or creator. My mother is an educator and inspired me to be the best I can be. I want to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. I desire to be an excellent and inspired dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams of owning multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. I want to inspire and be a motivational speaker for the youth. I dream of making a change not only in dance but also in the world. Knowing that your trouble won’t last long, despite the trials and tribulations, we may go through. I want to inspire young girls in the dance world and provide a safe place for them. I want them to understand that they can dance and excel at it. Dance has been my open ear to express myself when no one is around to listen. Dance has been a positive reinforcement that allowed me to grow, learn, and find purpose in life.
Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
Some of the hardships that I have overcame was lossing my brother to Gun violence my sophmore year, losing my job recently, and struggling to pay my college bill alone. College is extremely important to me because it is a way to open up doors I never thought I had access too. College is the last plast my brother an I had a conversation aboit achieving goals and how much her was proud of me. I am not only doing this for me but for him as well.
I wan to fight to achieve owning a dance company and outreach program for children who can’t afford not only dance but performing arts. I want to inspire young black girls in the dance world and provide a safe place for them. I also want them to understand they can dance and be excellent at it. Dance teaches discipline, growth, commitment, and time. Through dance, I have learned that it takes time to perfect your craft as an artist or creator.
I want to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. I desire to be an excellent and inspired dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams to own multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. I also want to be a motivational speaker for the youth. i want to stop gun violence and help the youth put down the guns and focus on their bright future
Bookman 5 Scholarship
Some of the hardships that I have overcame was lossing my brother my sophmore year, losing my job recently, and struggling to pay my college bill alone. College is extremely important to me because it is a way to open up doors I never thought I had access too. College is the last plast my brother an I had a conversation aboit achieving goals and how much her was proud of me. I am not only doing this for me but for him as well.
I plan to use my college degree to help the youth around me. I desire to own a dance company and outreach program for children who can’t afford not only dance but performing arts. I want to inspire young black girls in the dance world and provide a safe place for them. I also want them to understand they can dance and be excellent at it. Dance teaches discipline, growth, commitment, and time. Through dance, I have learned that it takes time to perfect your craft as an artist or creator.
I want to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. I desire to be an excellent and inspired dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams to own multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. I also want to be a motivational speaker for the youth.
Small Seed Big Flower Scholarship
I am inspired to be a dance educator to help and protect our black children in this world. I desire to own a dance company and outreach program for children who can’t afford not only dance but performing arts. I want to inspire young black girls in the dance world and provide a safe place for them. I also want them to understand they can dance and excel at it. Dance education is essential. It teaches discipline, growth, commitment, and time. Through dance, I have learned that it takes time to perfect your craft as an artist or creator. My mother is an educator and inspired me to be the best I can be.
I want to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. I desire to be an excellent and inspired dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams to own multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. I want to inspire and want to be a motivational speaker for the youth. I dream to make a change not only in dance but also in the world. Knowing that your trouble won’t last long, despite the trials and tribulations we may go through.
Anna Sage Scholarship
I want to grow and continue to learn as a dancer and an educator. I desire to be an excellent and inspired dance educator and performer with the hopes and dreams of owning multiple dance studios and outreach programs for the less fortunate. I also want to be a motivational speaker for the youth. I dream of making a change not only in dance but also in the world.
I desire to own a dance company and outreach program for children who can’t afford not only dance but performing arts. I want to inspire young black girls in the dance world and provide a safe place for them. I also want them to understand they can dance and be excellent at it. Dance teaches discipline, growth, commitment, and time. Through dance, I have learned that it takes time to perfect your craft as an artist or creator.