Shayna Cua

SHAYNA IS THE CREATOR, founding partner, and artistic director of NUDE FLOOR - a multidisciplinary movement plat- form and art space established in 2019, These creative grounds were built as a way to provide a space for innovative expression and collaborative work between movement artists and the rest of the art industry

A movement artist & entre- preneur, Shayna is passionate about providing resources to the dance community in creative ways that empower local talent, celebrate authentic artistry and provide continuing professional development

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, She is an active profes- sional in both the Australian and Philippine dance scenes - teaching across different studios with various artists and brands. Shayna has trained extensively, honing her craft over the last 10 years; at some of the most acclaimed studios and dance festival across Europe, United States and Australia. Her global exposure and experience has allowed her to develop a unique style and approach to movement in the industry

Shayna believes in authen- ticity as the core foundation of her work as she continues to explore movement expressions that work with other discipline such as film, photography and fashion.

Susurrare

This piece is inspired by the ocean,
its frequency and its ability to make you heal.

How do you feel when you hear the sound of waves crashing into the shore?

Crashing into the shore
The susurrus of waves
The frequency envelopes my being

I see sandy shores
I smell fresh new beginning I taste the salty, crisp air
I feel the sun on my skin

Serotonin release

In this blue mind
The rhythmic calmness
The ebb flow of life

As the moon rises
it is stronger, more powerful crash after crash
I reach the shore and its silence

In the morning
there is a calm
crashes are like a whisper close my eyes, and see the vastness of the ocean

the whispers are reminders to let go
flow
connect
be in the moment

PERFORMERS

Shayna Cua
Joanna Bolkiah
Andrea Mendoza
Kim Vicente
Jewel Gamba
Zoee Marsh
Caetlyn Watson