Performing Art – Baltimore

Born and raised in the picturesque island of Saint Lucia, Shartoya Jn. Baptiste’s spark for dance ignited from the age of seven. After joining the Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy, Shartoya realized her love for both dance and drama. With ten years experience in the performing arts industry, her training extends from dance styles such as African, Soca, Traditional/Folk, Dancehall, Contemporary and Modern to Educating and Directing. She has represented Saint Lucia at numerous regional and international Cultural Dance Exchanges and Dance Exposés. This passionate islander brings the rhythms, pulses and vibes from the Caribbean to Baltimore, Maryland where she now resides.