Meet Bri’Anna Simone Solomon

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bri’Anna Simone Solomon.

Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours and tell us about your art?
I grew up in a home full of love for music and artistry, so of course, it became a large part of my everyday life. However, I connected with dancing the most. I went to Arizona State University and graduated with my masters in a field that focused on early childhood mental health and behavior. At the time, I had been dancing in Phoenix for about five years throughout the community. A few years later, I had reflected on my own childhood experiences and at the time my young adult experiences. I had dealt with many self-esteem, confidence, and depression issues and realized how important it was to bring awareness to our mental health. I decided I wanted to infuse my passion for dance and education and created a heels dance class. I wanted to see more people feeling good about the progress in their lives through change. I wanted everyone to give themselves the permission to be confident. Permission to be whomever they wanted to be, or who they already were. I use dance as a metaphor to relate to people in their personal lives. I created activities that get you to connect mental and movement while creating an open and judgment-free environment. It’s fun, freeing, and therapeutic. Most of all, I get to help people change how they see themselves and the world. To change perspective is to change everything.

B’Simone Theory is about accepting your individuality, your you-ness. Your past, present, and influence your future. I have other passions such as motivational speaking and modeling that were results of my own journey. I hope to use all my passions as avenues and platforms to help others.

What do you think about the conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
I think society is coming around to various means of expression. It’s taking time, but artists have a huge lane today. It’s becoming more and more appreciated as time goes on. Expression can come in all forms so it can be hard for others to interpret artistry, but there’s no denying that there’s beauty in every kind. I think if cities continue to positively share the intentions and the stories behind the artist, people will see the opportunity in becoming more involved.

How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
When I started these classes, I didn’t want people to come to class focused on getting a video for promotional purposes. I wanted them to come for the experience. To experience themselves in a freeing space. With that said, I did not record their personal journeys or the dance routines at the end. I always give them the option to record themselves on their own phones at the end of class. So, for now, most information is on my website www.Bsimonetheory.com.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.bsimonetheory.com
• Email: bsimonetheory@gmail.com
• Instagram: @bsimonetheory

Image Credit:
Ali Tso Photography
Andre Herrera
Jeremy Givens

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