Simone’s name Immanuel, means “God is with us.” Through her work she hopes to show that God is with us all. She is from New Orleans, Louisiana and attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Simone graduated with her BFA in acting from Ball State University and recently finished the Broadway Advocacy Coalition’s Artivism Fellowship. She made her Off Broadway debut last year in the play 7 Minutes by Stefano Massini. Simone’s play I’m Gonna Let it Shine was a Kennedy Center John Cauble award finalist. Currently, she is an Artist at Work Resident at Ashé Cultural Arts Center and working on projects that highlight the positive impacts of artistic civic engagement in her community. Simone’s goal is to use her unique experiences to show why representation is one of the most important goals of art in this generation.

Join Simone on Thursdays for Fierce Fit!

Fierce Fit is a modern day twist on workouts. While attending college at Ball state University Simone Immanuel created this unique dance workout. Though Immanuel was certified as a Zumba instructor, they chose to leave that style of dance fitness because of a bigger vision. Fierce Fit is a mixture of African, ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop dance styles. When walking away from a Fierce Fit dance class you will feel exhilarated. The class is a diversion which allows you to be liberated with your mind and body. A safe place for beginners and those that are experienced with dance exercise!