Briana Ashley Stuart
Artist • Performer • Entrepreneur
Through movement-based and performance-based practices, my work explores how rhythm connects us—to ourselves, to one another, and to the histories we carry. Reimagining percussive movement within contemporary performance, I create powerful performances, choreography, and participatory movement experiences that foster connection, curiosity, and collective expression.
About Briana
Since relocating to Brussels, Belgium in 2017, I have built an international career as a performer, choreographer, researcher, educator, and arts entrepreneur. Alongside collaborating with artists and organizations across Europe, I co-founded KB Dance Hub, a creative space that supports artists through residencies, workshops, and entrepreneurship, and founded STU Arts Dance, an organization dedicated to making dance more accessible through inclusive classes, workshops, and community-centered movement experiences.
Rooted in Black movement traditions and informed by my artistic research, my work explores the power of rhythm to connect people, cultures, and histories. Through performance, choreography, teaching, and public speaking, I seek to create meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, foster belonging, and celebrate the expressive potential of the body.
I am passionate about empowering artists to realize their creative potential. Whether mentoring emerging artists, leading workshops, or creating spaces where people can move together, I believe movement has the power to build confidence, strengthen communities, and create lasting connections across cultures.
As a dedicated performer, I aim to connect with audiences through engaging and powerful works within my own productions and with other artists, theaters and dance companies. Visit the events page for more information and to book your tickets!
From innovative concepts to compelling storytelling, my shows offer a fresh and engaging perspective on multidisciplinary work in dance. Visit the productions page to learn more about the performances I’ve created and to discover the inspiration behind each one.
TedxBrussels, Bozar, Linklater’s Women’s Connect Event. Briana has given powerful motivational talks that reminds and inspire audiences to find their potential unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey. Learn more here.
As a dance entrepreneurship strategist, I empower dancers to turn their passion into sustainable careers. My goal is to equip them with the tools needed to succeed in today’s competitive dance industry while staying true to their artistic vision. Learn more here.
Through workshops, mentoring, and resources, I encourage dancers to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in branding, marketing, networking, and financial management.
As a passionate teaching artist, I offer dynamic workshops that blend technique, creativity, and personal expression for dancers of all levels. My interactive sessions focus on building skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of dance as an art form.
Explore the workshops page to find the perfect session for your group or event.
I offer coaching in dance entrepreneurship, where I support dancers build their dance businesses, and moving abroad, where I support dancers ready to live and work as a dancer overseas.
My coaching programs are for emerging, mid-level and professional freelance dancers, choreographers, or movement artists.
Contact us
Interested in booking one of Briana’s productions? Please contact:
Camille Philippot – Get Down Dancer’s Management
Interested in working together?
Ways to work with me:
- 🎭 Performances
- 🎬 Choreography & Artistic Direction
- 🎤 Speaking, MC & Moderation
- 💃 Workshops (Rhythm, Movement, Arts Abroad, Dance Entrepreneurship, etc)
- 🤝 Brand & Creative Collaborations
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