Shana Parrott is a Florida native who has worked in Performing Arts Education for 18+ years. Growing up in Dance, Musical Theatre, and a Show Choir Troupe; it was only natural for her to go towards a career in the performing arts. She spent her 20s in New York City going after her dreams. Studying under the industry’s best at Broadway Dance Centre, Steps On Broadway, and The Actors Studio NY, she obtained the best training a performer could ask for. While living there Shana had the opportunity to perform in Cabaret style shows, Comedy & Improv shows, an original Off Broadway Show, Good Morning America, and New York Fashion Week. She was even a Lead Singer & Harmonicist in a band while she was there, and performed in many venues in the tri state area. Upon returning to Florida, Shana taught for an award winning competition dance team, and won awards for her choreography in the process. She also spent time working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, yoga instructor and indoor cycling instructor. As a Lochwood Alumni from the early days of the academy, Shana was beyond excited when founder Alice Margret Byerts contacted her in 2022 about teaching for Lochwood. She didn’t skip a beat in accepting the position. Shana absolutely adores all of her students, and has a huge passion for enriching them in the performing arts. Since being at Lochwood she has not only been able to teach the Drama and Musical Theatre classes but she has been able to direct the Summer Musicals and Camps. She hopes to light a fire in each of her students, so they all feel confident to discover & shine the gifts they have within them.