Shayla Symes is an exceptionally talented and passionate dancer ​hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia. From a tender age of 4, ​Shayla embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of dance and ​acrobatics, training in a variety of styles including contemporary, ​lyrical, jazz, ballet, and acro dance. Her dedication and commitment ​have been evident throughout her career, earning her numerous ​overall titles, awards, and scholarships both as a soloist and as part ​of group performances.

Shayla's achievements in the dance world are nothing short of ​impressive. Shayla achieved gold in three different categories as the ​Team Captain of Team Canada's Acro Dance team at the World ​Acrobatic Championships in Monterrey, Mexico. She was awarded the ​top acro soloist for an incredible five consecutive years at the ​prestigious Chilliwack Festival of Dance. She also showcased her ​outstanding abilities at the 5678 Showtime & Dance World Cup, ​where she took numerous top acro awards.

Notably, her exceptional talent caught the attention of the casting ​director of America's Got Talent, who extended an invitation for her ​to audition for Season 18 of the show after witnessing her ​mesmerizing performance at the international circus competition ​VIVA Fest in Las Vegas.

Apart from her dance achievements, Shayla dedicated 15 years to ​artistic gymnastics, training under the guidance of National team ​head coaches and alongside Canadian Olympians. Leveraging her ​extensive dance knowledge, she now coaches young athletes in ​ballet for gymnasts, helping them improve their artistry and ​technique beyond their gymnastics skills.

Her expertise has been recognized, and she has been appointed as ​the head choreographer of Club Aviva Gymnastics, where she creates ​captivating floor routines, beam routines, and choreographs for the ​Gymnaestrada team—a performance ensemble combining dance, ​acrobatics, gymnastics, and cheerleading—for provincial and ​national Gymnaestrada events.

Shayla's talent and versatility have extended beyond competitions ​and gymnastics. She has graced prominent events such as the ​Canada Summer Games, city events, festivals, and sports half-time ​shows, where she delivered captivating live performances. Her ​pursuit of excellence has also led her to train with esteemed artists ​from Cirque du Soleil at L'École Nationale de Cirque in Québec.

Additionally, she has honed her skills through classes with renowned ​choreographers in Dance, Acrobatics, and Circus at prestigious ​institutions like EDGE Performing Arts in Los Angeles, Circus Lab, ​Harbour Dance Centre, Vancouver Circus School, Aldeana’s ​Acrobat’s, and Coastal Edge Dance Centre.

Shayla's commitment to her craft is further exemplified by her ​completion of the CDTA Gold Star Acro Exam with distinction, as well ​as getting certified as an Acrobatic Arts acro teacher, a testament to ​her expertise and skill. This achievement has opened doors for her to ​serve as an assistant and teacher at workshops, conventions, and ​studios in and around Vancouver.

Driven by her aspirations, Shayla aspires to build a successful career ​in the entertainment industry. She dreams of captivating audiences ​as a professional dancer and acrobat, performing in prestigious ​shows for esteemed productions like Cirque du Soleil, on cruise ships, ​and in the realm of film and television. Fuelled by her unwavering ​passion, determination, professionalism, and strong work ethic, ​Shayla is wholeheartedly committed to transforming her dreams into ​reality.

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