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Siyanna Skelton
Director, Dancer and Dance Educator
Introducing Siyanna, A multifaceted artist with an illustrious career spanning from winning world titles in the World Hip Hop Championships in America to sharing stages with renowned choreographers like Parris Goebel, NappyTabs and Kiel Tutin. Her journey has been marked by exceptional achievements, including her participation in NBC's "World Of Dance" series, a lead role in Justin Bieber's music video for Children and back up dancing for Six60 at Eden Park’s first live concert. From the age of two, Siyanna immersed herself in the dance world, undergoing comprehensive training in various genres at Draper Academy of Dance. Her journey took a pivotal turn at age 11 when she joined the prestigious Palace Dance Studios, eventually becoming part of their Hip Hop Crews Bubblegum, Duchesses, Royal Family Varsity and Mini RQ. Following this period of time, Siyanna joined dance companies Momentum Productions and NZX, as well as the agency 3WJ+Boy, simultaneously delving further into choreography and teaching, broadening her horizons and solidifying her unique dance style. As well as teaching at various dance studios, she has conducted workshops nationwide and taught hip hop in schools and communities across Auckland, aiming to contribute significantly to the dance community's growth. Curating and executing Papakura High Schools NCEA Dance Programme throughout 2022 and 2023, ignited a passion for Siyanna to develop dance career pathways and opportunities for students. As the newly appointed Director of CoEvolve Studios, Siyanna is poised to revolutionize the dance landscape. Her vision is rooted in creating authentic connections and invaluable experiences for rangatahi, blending her rich dance knowledge with a commitment to evolving dance education.