Meet our

Shades Dancewear Ambassadors

Amiyah Josephs

I support Shades Dancewear because it shows dancers of Global Majority that they are seen in the industry and that there is a place for us. Seeing dancewear in all sizes in multiple different shades with appropriate and powerful names means that you’re accepted as a dancer.

Ana-Lucia Gomez

I love Shades Dancewear. I feel like myself when I wear Ballet Tights and Ballet Shoes that are my skin tone match. When I’m working with my other Ambassadors, I feel so proud and strong. We are all being ourselves and embracing our ethnicity. No one is left out and I love that!

Angel Alexander Darko

I support Shades Dancewear as I believe that we should have a choice if we want to wear skin tone dancewear.

Arielle Hamlet

I love wearing my Shades Dancewear Ballet Socks and Ballet Shoes because they match my skin tone so good and help me feel extra confident in my Ballet classes and dance exams. Raven is my perfect shade and I can’t wait to help other dancers find their own shades, so they can express themselves and feel happier and confident like me when they dance in their Shades Dancewear. I’m so proud to be a Shades Dancewear Ambassador and especially being the first one from Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Carter Thorpe

My name is Carter and I’m 5 years old and I like to dance. I want to represent Shades Dancewear because they let dancers have clothes that match their skin colour and make them look beautiful.

Emma Lineham

I support Shades Dancewear as I believe it is extremely important that we are all equal especially in performing arts, and find that Shades allows me and others to show and be proud of our diversity by allowing us to have skin tone dancewear.

Francesca Roache

Hi! My name is Francesca, I’m a Dance World Cup bronze medalist, an All England Dance finalist, and a Royal Ballet Junior Associate. I’m so excited to be an ambassador for Shades Dancewear, a super cool company that makes dancewear for everyone, no matter their skin tone. As a black dancer, it’s really important to me to have dancewear that matches my skin, especially since I’m sometimes the only black girl at competitions.

Dance is my passion, and with Shades Dancewear, I feel confident and proud to show who I am on stage.

Thank you, Shades Dancewear, for helping me shine!

Henry Pavier

I feel that Shades Dancewear is an amazing brand for inclusivity in dance because everyone has an equal right to do what they love with no discrimination. With the brand Shades Dancewear, there are so many different shades to suit everyone’s skin colour.

Jaxon Stewart

I support Shades Dancewear as I finally get to wear dancewear that matches my skin tone! When I wear Shades Dancewear, it makes me feel happy and confident.

Josiah Treloar

I love being a Shades Dancewear Ambassador because I am proud to support a dancewear brand that makes sure that every dancer is able look and feel good in their dancewear regardless of the skin they are in.

Mia Mai Patel

I’m proud to be supporting and be a voice for Shades Dancewear for all dancers no matter their skin tones, as I believe every dancer should step out in confidence, be comfortable and feel included.

Parys StClair

I support Shades Dancewear as I believe everyone should be able to easily access dancewear that matches their skin tone perfectly without having to settle for the nearest thing they can find. It’s important for dancers to be able to express their true selves and be as confident as they can be. Having dancewear that matches my skin tone helps me to be more confident in class which overall helps me to perform to the best of my ability.

Poppy Pavier

The reason I support Shades Dancewear is because I want my own unique identity. I want to be inclusive of the dance industry where everyone belongs and each dancer can embrace their own ethnicity and freedom of choice in which dancewear suits their own skin tone. I’m supporting Shades because I absolutely love the quality of the product but I also love to see all my friends wearing their own skin tone dancewear in my dance classes.

Quinn Christpher

I support Shades Dancewear as Shades Dancewear provides dancewear which is welcomed, needed, and above all, made for everyone of all shades. We can all now feel comfortable wearing what suits us. #IGOTMYSHADE

Ruby Rae Perez

I’m Ruby-Rae and I’m so happy to be a Shades Dancewear Ambassador for the 3rd year. I’m so passionate about dance and love everything about Shades! I wear my Shades products with pride.

Sofia McDonald

Sofia enjoys representing Shades Dancewear at events such as Move It and loves raising awareness of the different shades available to young dancers. Sofia loves her Raven shade and is looking forward to what the year brings!

Tori Morgan

I support Shades Dancewear as I support dancers feeling like they belong in the spaces that they work in. Shades Dancewear makes a range of children ballet tights accessible to dancers that assist them with a sense of comfort so we can do what we truly love without feeling self conscious.

Monroe Akinrolabu

When Monroe started dancing 4 years ago, I really struggled to find her dancewear to suit her skin colour, specifically ballet tights. I didn’t feel comfortable buying white and pink. Monroe’s dance teacher introduced us to Shades last year and we love it! The ballet tights and ballet shoes are such fantastic quality, exactly what we’d been searching for! The message that Shades Dancewear as a brand is sending to dance community is huge and we’re so proud to be a part of it.

Georgia Kongolo

Being able to get nude tone shoes and tights the same as every other dancer gives me the confidence to perform at my best. I am so proud to be part of Shades Dancewear.

Mikhail Gordon

Originally from Laurel, Maryland, Mikhail is a recent graduate of Towson University, where he received a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. He understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in the dance field and fully supports Shades dancewear’s mission to provide inclusive and comfortable dancewear with various skin tone options for all dancers.

Junior Cunningham

Junior has been working in the dance industry for over twenty years as a performer, facilitator/teacher and choreographer.

Graduating (BA Hons) Northern School of Contemporary Dance 2002 then working for Motionhouse from 2003 to 2024 and now embarking on a Freelance career. Performing nationally and internationally in a wide range of settings including TV, indoor and outdoor, large scale productions and smaller more intimate events. Junior has a great wealth of knowledge to both draw from and to pass on.

Keilah Kofi

Keilah Kofi is a 9yr old triple threat! She has been “assisting” at her mums dance school since she could walk and takes classes in ballet, street dance and contemporary. Keilah began modelling at the age of 2 and her confident, cheeky personality saw her fronting huge campaigns for Clarks, H&M, River Island and lots more. She then moved into TV adverts and was lucky enough to feature in ads for Mc Donalds, Center Parcs, Cadburys and various others.

Keilah is currently starring in the West End as young Nala in Disney’s “The Lion King”. She is constantly growing and evolving as a performer and looks forward to seeing where her journey in entertainment will take her!

Poppy Caton

I support Shades Dancewear because everyone deserves to feel confident and be able to stand out for the right reasons when dancing and not for their mismatched dancewear. We all have different tones and Shades is inclusive for this!

Tia Grace Isaac

Looking forward to being a Shades Dancewear Ambassador and to show off all our beautiful skin tones!

What are the benefits of becoming a Shades Ambassador ?

Becoming an ambassador for Shades Dancewear will offer several benefits to dancers who are passionate about dance and diversity. Here are a few reasons why becoming a Shades Dancewear ambassador could be an exciting opportunity for you:

Represent a Leading Brand: Shades Dancewear is a leading brand in the dancewear industry, known for its inclusive designs and commitment to diversity. You'll be able to represent a brand that is making a positive impact on the dance community.
Promote Inclusivity: You'll be able to promote inclusivity and diversity in the dance world. By wearing and promoting dancewear that is designed to match a wide range of skin tones, you can help to raise awareness and support for an important cause.
Networking Opportunities: You'll have the opportunity to connect with other dancers who are passionate about inclusivity and dance. You may also have the chance to work with other brands and organisations in the dance world.
Performance Opportunities: You'll have the opportunity to perform and showcase Shades Dancewear products at different events throughout the year. You'll work collaboratively and creatively with the team to perform at a high standard whilst promoting inclusive dancewear.
Social Media Exposure: By promoting Shades Dancewear on social media, you'll be able to grow your following and increase your exposure as a dancer. This can lead to new opportunities and collaborations in the future. #IGOTMYSHADE
Exclusive Perks: Shades Dancewear ambassadors will receive exclusive perks such as early access to new product releases, discounts, and other special offers from time to time.