Meet Simrin Player

Today we’d like to introduce you to Simrin Player.

Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
For as long as I can remember, dance has always been a part of me. I began dancing at the age of three, originally with ballet and tap. Since then, I have expanded my training to include jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and breakdancing. My professional career began when I was discovered at the age of nine at a breakdancing competition in 2007. This led to an audition with Hi-Hat, one of the entertainment industry’s leading choreographers and artistic directors. I privately auditioned with Hi-Hat for Vh1’s Hip Hop Honors Award Show honoring Miss Elliot. I was hired and appeared on television for the first time. Since then, I have gone on to work with other popular entertainers including Justin Bieber, Will and Willow Smith, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Selena Gomez, and others. I am now continuing my dance education at USC Kaufman School of Dance. I am currently training under ground-breaking artists including William Forsythe, Jodie Gates, Victor Quijada, Desmond Richardson, Thomas McManus, and Fiona Lummis. Along with my BFA in Dance, I am receiving a minor in Communications: Culture, Media, and Entertainment.

Please tell us about your art.
I dance because I feel as though I am called to do so. There is an indescribable feeling that dance evokes. It is as if I have found inner peace, a constant home within all of life’s chaos. Dancing is more than just movement. This art form has been critical in understanding who I am as a person and an artist. It has grown with me, changed me, and provided for me.

What do you think about the conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
LA has a huge responsibility to encourage and help art and artists thrive. Go out and see a show, purchase art from your favorite artists, and engage in the art community. We can all impact the arts. I think in order to help artists thrive we need to change our perspectives on this art form. We need to recognize the viability of dance as a profession and a career. We need to stop expecting dancers to work for free. In order to value the arts, we need to value the artists.

How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
I am currently studying and dancing at USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Come see a show! I additionally post content on my social media platforms. (Instagram: @simrinplayerofficial)

Contact Info:

• Website: www.simrinplayer.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simrinplayerofficial/

Image Credit:
Photography by Benjamin Peralta and Dance Spirit Magazine

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