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Shea prides herself in not only improving the style and technique of the contestants, but also working a great deal with each contestant on their confidence in all areas of competition.
Shea has first hand knowledge of the Miss America system having been a contestant. At the age of 18 she was crowned Miss OCU during her freshman year at Oklahoma City University. She was a top 10 finalist and prelim talent winner at Miss Oklahoma that year. The next year Shea competed at Miss Oklahoma as Miss Norman and at 19 was a prelim talent winner and first runner-up to Shawntel Smith, who became Miss America. Shea then made the
In addition to choreographing talents for contestants Shea is also involved in choreographing local and state pageants for both the Miss America and USA systems. For the past 10 years Shea has choreographed the Miss Florida Pageant bringing to the pageant and the contestants her up to the minute choreography and flair. Shea choreographed a routine for Miss America 2002 Katie Harman, which she performed during the preliminary competition.
Through pageants, Shea has learned a lot about herself and her talents. The most important lesson she has learned is to always be yourself. Never change for the sake of a pageant, a judging panel, or the whim of someone else.
Being true to yourself will gain much more recognition than a crown. While she remains an advocate of pageants, she keeps the experience in perspective. It is only successful if it feels right.
Working with Shea was one of the most awesome and yet tiring experiences ever! Never have I had a teacher who was able to pinpoint exactly what I needed to take my routine to the next level but also relate to me on a personal level. I appreciate the time she's spent with me because I know no one else could've been so beneficial to me!
Alicia Clifton, Miss America 2013 2nd Runner-Up and Preliminary Talent Winner
Before competing for Miss America's Outstanding Teen, I had the privilege of working with Miss Shea on my dance routine. I had so much fun working with her. She comes up with the most amazing choreography and find ways to highlight my strengths. Her creativity, humor and enthusiasm are contagious. Working with her has been such a blessing and I am so thankful for all her help, encouragement and friendship!
Love you Miss Shea!
Caitlin Burnell, Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008
Working with Shea Sullivan is an empowering experience. She choreographs in a way that always makes her dancers look their best and she puts the joy back into dancing. I have never danced better and she pushed me to do things I never thought I could.
Laura McKeeman, Miss America 2013 Top 16
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FAQ's
Sometimes- yes. But mostly all sessions are done in NYC. Midtown, Times Square area.
Between 3-5 hours if it is a new routine. Brush ups can be done hourly.
Yes. At the end of the session Shea will go thru the routine for the video. Please bring a video camera.
Yes. However it's always best to have some ideas of your own to start with.
No. All sessions are closed. However the last few minutes of each session are open.
LaGuardia is the closest, then JFK, followed by Newark. However there are buses that run from all airports to Grand Central Station (42nd Street & Madison on the East side of Manhattan) and Port Authority (42nd Street & Eighth Ave. on the West side of Manhattan).
Shea's schedule is always changing. When contacting Shea to schedule a session please have an idea of a few dates that you will be able to travel to NYC.
Marriott Marquis, Hotel Edison, Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, W Times Square, Hilton Garden Inn at 35th St.
Yes. A deposit will be required to hold Shea’s time and the studio slot. There will be a cancellation fee if canceled within 72 hours of the session. Deposit and cancellation fee amounts will be determined when booking your session.
