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Shermeka Brown-Ancrum

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Bio

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 program
2020 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      dance education

    • Dream career goals:

    • daycare teacher

      sunrise learning academy
      2019 – 20223 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2011 – 20154 years

    Dancing

    Varsity
    2006 – Present18 years

    Awards

    • Drexel perfoning arts award

    Arts

    • PHILADANCO

      Dance
      2021 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Loving Memorial Pentecostal Church — Youth leader
      2015 – 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.