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Sydney-based creative specialising in choreography & movement direction.

Known for her versatility, Shannon is drawn to strong, athletic, dynamic and stylised movement across a range of genres with experience in Stage, Film, Television, Events and Ceremonies. She is committed to producing work of the highest quality and immerses wholeheartedly into each and every project.

Creating
Remarkable
Performances

  • Pulling from her broad experience and training, Shannon is instinctive and detailed in creating movement specifically tailored to each brief and across all platforms.

  • Shannon has worked with singers, actors and musicians across the country in applying staging, movement and physical language.

  • Shannon has built a strong network of industry contacts and works closely with leading agencies to book the country’s finest talent.

  • Confident in bringing visions to life, Shannon is adaptable in her method, thrives under pressure and promotes a nurturing, collaborative and creative space.

  • “Choreographer Shannon Burns delivers crisp choreography that is delightfully showy and yet perfectly supportive of the storytelling.”

    - Simon Parris -

  • “Shannon Burns’ choreography is full of striking contemporary athleticism.”

    - Sydney Arts Guide -

  • “Shannon’s seemingly endless capacity for invention, relentless eye for detail, and passionate commitment to storytelling through the human body make her one of the most exciting choreographers and movement directors in the country.”

    - Constantine Costi -

  • “She hears and sees your vision, then delivers more than you ever imagined. Truly brilliant.”

    - William A Forsythe -

  • “As an artist, Shannon Burns is that rare and winning combination: an absolute delight and joy to work with, exudes endless talent and dedication, and is forever creative, imaginative, and thoughtful.”

    - Erin Helyard -

  • “Choreography by Shannon Burns was intense and spectacular. When it was fast, fluid and intense, it was perfect and when it was gone, it was sorely missed.”

    - Theatre Thoughts -

  • “… this is emphasised by Shannon Burns’ exceptional choreography: the dancers bring to the stage flashes of West Side Story’s gang warfare, jazz and contemporary ballet.”

    - Stage Noise -

  • “The dancers not only stood out for their bold costumes but also the passion and athleticism they brought to the stage. From the beauty and elegance of the 10 couples waltzing, to the joy and vibrancy of the party scenes, Burns' choreography adds to the spectacle of the production.”

    - Dance Informa -