About me

Shakaiah is an indigenous artist from New Zealand who is currently based in London, UK. Shakaiah is of Māori, Samoan, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Spanish, Tahitian and Tokelauan decent. Her multi-ethnic make-up drives her interest in different cultures. ​ Shakaiah has represented Aotearoa at a number of overseas festivals and competitions, gaining world hip hop titles as part of the Royal Family crews from Parris Goebel’s Palace Dance Studios and the NoMads Dance Crew of company Fresh Movement. She appeared in the New Zealand hip hop film Born to Dance and was selected to be apart of last year's indigenous dance residency in Banff, Canada. ​ Shakaiah is one of the choreographer's and dancer's for New Zealand band Weird Together and has danced for many other artists within New Zealand such as Piatolo, Triplelan, Stan Walker, Ria Hall & many more. At twenty, London-based Shakaiah is already making her mark with international hip hop titles and vast film and television experience. ​ Shakaiah is currently running an international project, capturing the stories of many different artists by using photography, writing, movement and filmography as a way of telling stories. The goal is to travel across the globe capturing stories that inspire and empower others in one way shape or form. By doing this she hopes to use what she has learnt to later on start a creative arts therapy programme working with indigenous youth and reconnecting them with culture and the arts. ​ Shakaiah Perez is also involved with the fashion industry and is in the process of releasing more designs and artwork. ​

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Projects

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  The Rise : Nike WomenThe zine was created as a part of the relaunch of the Nike Cortez. As a shoe, the Cortez is not definable, nor fixed in any particular time or place. It is both timeless and adaptable, allowing the wearer to express their style and personality - Holly Sarah Burgess
• Style Goes A MileFrom the catwalk to the sidewalk "Style is something you cannot buy but rather create." -Shakaiah Perez
• Travelling Feather: Native TravelThe native perspective: Travelling the world through the eyes of an indigenous woman.

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Work history

Event Coordinator
Apr 2017 - Aug 2017Auckland, New ZealandInternship
Booking & Contracts Administrator
Apr 2017 - Aug 2017Auckland, New ZealandFull Time

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Skills

• Travel Blog
• Filmography
• Photography
• Performing Arts
• Poetry
• Admin
• Youth Engagement
• Corporate Events
• Creative Events
• Choreographer

Education

Ncea Level 1, 2 & 3 (Excellence)
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

Awards

Significant Student Award Scholarship
3 Year Degree Study Scholarship
Top Māori & Pacific Scholar Scholarship
3 Year Degree Study Scholarship