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Shawna Williams

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Loving God, myself, my family & friends, and living with the creativity He’s given me 🙏🏽🩷💫

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May 22nd. This is 45. I was sick and under the weather today😞 My plans were thwarted. But God. This year around the sun in this body suit has been about knowing my worth, overcoming challenges, ups and downs, successes and victories, lessons learned, wisdom earned and BECOMING. It’s not about doing a bunch of things or receiving a bunch of gifts, but about being grateful and appreciative of this life, the grace, blessings and favor God has bestowed upon me, the things I’ve done and the people I’ve met, the friends and family that I am blessed to love and have that love reciprocated. It’s been about loss of love and community with new loves and community gained, the angels who are no longer with me and the dreams that never die. I am grateful and appreciative of it all. I am still here. I am the fine wine that gets sweeter with time. I am the velvet rose budding with layers of curls and beauty. I am the black butterfly guided by the holy spirit flying on the wind of grace. I am awakening. I am 45….AND I AM READY FOR THE REST OF THIS JOURNEY💫 by @rosiejwill

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Busy August: Did I say August was busy!? Somebody also celebrated a birthday this month….and many more to come!! Another year to be grateful. And what a year it has been, coming through surgery and recovery🙏🏽 With age comes wisdom and understanding, growth and maturity, and…….grays. Look at my boo turning into a silver fox💖🥳 (He might get me for saying that 😄, but I love it, and I love me some him❤️💙❤️ by @rosiejwill

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Busy August: Somebody celebrated a birthday🎉 … my little guy who’s not so little anymore!! Mr. 3 of 3 is now 16🥹🤗 Has it really been 16 years🤔
Time has flown by for real 🤪You are becoming a young man who has his own mind and ideals. We look forward to seeing your bright future unfold! by @rosiejwill

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Busy August: Where has the time really gone!!? My second, the middle man ‘M&M’, the other Jay, is now @HU!! Which one you ask? Hampton🎉
It has been quite a journey getting to this point, but he’s there, and we couldn’t be more proud🥹 💙Lots of lessons have been learned along the way. More to come that’s for sure! With God, all things are possible Jordan! DO YO THANG💪🏽 by @rosiejwill

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Busy August: where has the time gone!?My oldest son is back in school 🥹
Obstacles have been overcome, and God is faithful 🙌🏾 Keep going J🙏🏽💫 You got this 💪🏽💙 by @rosiejwill

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You can feel the joy in the room as Co-directors @jarrodleeopera, also the Librettist, and @rosiejwill, also the Choreographer, talk staging, being naturally in sync and enjoying the process together.

All the pieces are coming into place and you only have one chance to experience this production of Oshun & Kandake live this Saturday, February 28.

Tickets are selling fast! Get yours at www.marylandopera.org and prepare to be moved! 🥰

#marylandopera #newvoicesinopera #newopera #collaboration #itsagift taken in Grace United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD by @rosiejwill

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Oshun & Kandake rehearsals have officially begun! Directors @jarrodleeopera and @rosiejwill along with Maestros @anoa_green and @jamesharpeggio are putting all the pieces together with this fantastic cast.

Only one chance to experience these powerful new operas live next Saturday, February 28, 7 pm at @gracechurchbaltimore and don’t forget to come early for a 6 pm pre-show lecture with Yoruba Priestess Iyálorisà Olóyè Oyawunmi Awosade Ájàlá of @oja_aje_botanica_9 and librettist Jarrod Lee. Learn about the Orishas and their significance in Oshun.

Stay afterwards for a post-show Q&A with the artists moderated by Executive Director of the @thedenycegravesfoundation and @terryeberhardt1.

Get your tickets and all details at www.marylandopera.org.

#marylandopera #oshungoddess #kandake #strengthcourageandwisdom #newopera taken in St. Mark's Lutheran, Baltimore by @rosiejwill

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🤩 Meet the team behind New Voices in Opera: Oshun & Kandake coming February 28!

@rosiejwill, Co-Director & Choreographer
@instagramless_alia, Costumes & Make-up Designer
@_chloethecurator_, Projection Designer

Our newest initiative, New Voices in Opera, brings fresh operatic works to the Maryland Opera stage and begins with a double bill of new works by composers with a connection to our performing community in the greater Baltimore area as well as a mini recital with students from local universities.

Oshun
An opera in one act
Music by @_klavia
Libretto by @jarrodleeopera
Commissioned by @washnatopera

Kandake
An opera in one act
Music by @tim_amukele_music
Libretto by Jarrod Lee
Commissioned by @operatheatrestl

📆 February 28 | 7 pm
Join us at 6pm for a pre-show lecture and afterwards for a post-show Q&A free to all ticket holders.

📍Grace United Methodist Church
5407 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210
Free parking is available in the church lot

🤩 Learn more about the artists, the operas and get your tickets at www.marylandopera.org.

See you at the opera!

#marylandopera #newvoicesinopera #oshun #kandake taken in Grace United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD by @rosiejwill

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Dancing, Teaching, Choreographing, Co-directing…. I’m grateful for all of the opportunities I have to color outside the lines. by @rosiejwill

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Here’s a dump of pictures from my trip to Brazil! More to come. What a beautiful trip, seeing and hearing the sounds of the water, feeling the tropical air and the sun on my skin, noticing the cobble stone everywhere I walked, people selling items at the market, seeing people that look like me, enjoying time with those that I traveled with!! Feeling the presence of spirit all around us! Food and dance video dumps to come….can’t forget the food😋 by @rosiejwill

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