ABOUT
Shaka Lee is a dancer, instructor, choreographer and performer. She was a natural mover since childhood and dabbled in classes as a teen, but didn’t start training in dance until she was an adult.
Since 2011 she’s become well-known as a performer at some of Toronto’s hottest venues. In 2015 she began her training in heels and jazz-funk with the finest teachers in Toronto, New York and LA. She has choreographed for and danced in music videos that have reached millions of views and in the background of a major blockbuster movie.
From 2020-2022 she taught weekly online classes and created virtual programs for BodyRock Official and Titika Activewear. She has taught online workshops for RFX Collective, CirQular Motion and Easy Period.
She moved to Vancouver Island in 2021 to open up a new location for Luminesque Dance.. After 3 years of teaching hundreds of students, she has helped build a thriving dance community in Victoria.
In 2025, she moved back to Toronto to continue teaching while training in more styles and working for dance and entertainment companies.
Check out her story to hear more about how Shaka overcame obstacles to achieve a career in dance.
The name Shaka has Sanskrit roots, symbolizing the rise of new eras and the branching out of knowledge. It reflects transformation, creativity, and growth— principles that guide my journey as an artist and storyteller.