Sharon Sims, senior Company member

Sharon was born and raised in the city of South Bend where she began to explore human existence through movement and dance at an early age. With no formal training until high school, Sharon used movement as a means of meditation, release, healing, and creative imaginary exploration. As an adult, she is now focused on dance as a tool to create unity with the mind and body. She continues to use and teach movement exploration to promote healing and restoration from effects of abuse and trauma. She believes that with movement, we can draw near to and expose past memories, sensations, and emotions hidden in our subconscious minds. Sharon danced two seasons with Fischer Dance and is now in her fifth season with New Industry Dance. She is delighted to have a community that supports and uplifts Modern Dance.

Sharon premiered her work LINGER in New Industry Dance’s full-length production of Short Works in January 2020.