Choreographer

Shoshana Bass began her career as a choreographer at the New England Youth Theater, where she has choreographed over 10 shows and taught dance classes for actors. Most recently she has choreographed Godspell at the Gifft Hill School in St. John, Virgin Islands and Black Birds of Bialystok in Bialystok, Poland. Shoshana's approach to choreography most often works from inside to out. She prefers to explore what natural expression already exists and wants to exist in the body of the actors and works together with them to bring forth the dance.

Testimonials:
"Shoshana Bass has choreographed numerous productions for us, and her work, and the manner in which she engages our ensemble, never ceases to surpass expectation. Her choreographic work is exceptional, grounded in significant training in dance, circus, and multiple theatrical forms. Moreover, Shoshi's textual understanding, and ability to translate that understanding into concrete performance choices is remarkable. An artistic director of her own internationally renowned company, Shoshana brings an over-arching comprehension not only of dance and text, but of all the elements that comprise a performance, and how they work together. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Shoshi is a compassionate human being, and her commitment to the individuals with whom she works, the larger ensemble, and the community building potential of the work itself makes our work together joyous and deeply meaningful. "
David Stern
​Artistic Director, Main Street Arts

"Shoshana Bass has been my past student in clown and acting since 1999 and my chief choreographer for all my major musical production from the time she was seventeen. Shoshana combines the best attributes of an actor, clown, performer, inventor, creator, inspirational team member and team leader, and master teacher and choreographer. She has the best of everything I desire and require of my co collaborators: heart, soul, guts, determination, patience, kindness, directness of communication, the ability to listen with her heart as well as mind and to always keep her ego in check while displaying deep rooted confidence, courage and a profound sensibility. Shoshana has invented, created and directed many of the most magical moments in the productions that I have co-directed with her. She inspires each and every cast and faculty member to "trust the process of creating", to "strive for excellence" and commit to a goal of harmonious group collaboration. Her ethos is rooted in kindness and fairness. She is a ball of pure energy, always great fun to work with and be around. If I can entice her to work with me, I do so at the drop of a hat. Shosh is a gamer and her life's work will make a large imprint on the communities and organizations lucky enough to work with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

Stephen J. Stearns, Ph.D.
Founder and Artistic Director of the New England Youth Theatre