Photo courtesy of Shamara Peart
ABOUT SHANIQUE
Shanique Peart is a first-generation, Afro-Canadian, multidisciplinary artist, educator, and arts administrator based in Kingston, Ontario. With a background in dance, photography, performance, and storytelling, her work explores the intersections of movement, identity, and environment.
Shanique’s exploratory essence led her to become a self-taught dancer. Since then, she has explored and become versed in Hip-Hop, Freestyle, Dancehall, Afro Fusion, Modern, and Urban Contemporary styles.
Rooted in collaboration and inspired by community, Shanique blends artistic disciplines to craft stories that reflect shared experiences and collective memory. Through vibrant compositions, she seeks to foster connection and evoke emotion.
Beyond performance, she is actively involved in creative projects across theatre, education, and arts administration, continuing to build spaces where art, culture, and community meet.
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Family Container, Public Table Read. Written and Directed by by Seymour A. Irons (2024).
Family Container, Written and Directed by by Seymour A. Irons (2025)
Love in the First Degree, 6AM Productions, (2025)
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H 'art Centre x VCFS: Film Assistant, 2025
Adaptations Dance Film: Co- Director, Producer and Choreographer, 2024
Body Love Dance Film : Director Producer and Lead Choreographer, 2024
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Intercultural Arts Festival
K-Town Showdown Vol 2
Ground Up Dance Festival
Queens University: ACSA's Culture Show
Canadian National Exhibition
NBS Sharing Dance
York Dance Student Association: BLOOM PRODUCTION
York U Lions Dance Energy Recital
York University: Walk with Excellence
Catch the Fire Toronto
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Over the years Shanique has had the opportunity to grow her skills as an educator in a variety of settings. Including schools, churches, volunteer programs and workshops.
Presently she will be embarking on a new journey. Teaching at the Kingston School of Dance as a Hip Hop Instructor starting this Fall (2024).
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Local Arts Residency, City of Kingston (2024)
Two Fold Residency, Union Gallery July (2024)
Two Fold Residency, Modern Fuel August (2024)
What is the candid creative co?
The Candid Creative Co is a platform and business with the goal of highlighting all of my artistic mediums and give them a home. I wear many different hats within the thriving arts scene here in Kingston, ON. So, I thought it was time I became more Candid about my work, and my overall artistic journey. I hope to share more about my practice through my gallery, upcoming events and my social media.
Over the next couple of years, I hope to transform this platform into a production company. A place to create new works - not only for myself - but for other artists who may not have many resources, physical space, or training opportunities; similar to the beginning of my artistic journey.
I look forward to collaborating and meeting you all!
Candidly,
The Candid Creative