Anat Shinar (hear it) is a Twin Cities-based dancer, choreographer, visual artist, multidisciplinary performance artist, educator, curator, and Artistic Director of Young Dance. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Visual Arts. She completed her Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Leadership, also at UMN. Her works have been presented nationwide, including at the Walker Art Center, MN Museum of American Art, and the Center for Performance Research. Anat believes that movement allows people of all ages to connect to themselves and those around them and that dance develops our skills to effectively collaborate, adapt, and communicate. As a choreographer and educator, Anat blends an appetite for physical challenge with a love of individual expression. She meets dancers where they are, leading them through a journey to discover more about themselves and empowering them to be active contributors in a collaborative environment. This is Anat's first production with Stages Theater Company, and she looks forward to working with such a fabulous artistic team!