Shacanna has been a GyeNyame African Dancer, LAC (Latin African Caribbean) Dance Instructor, and a Professional Cheerleader since she graduated from Howard University in 1999. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Director for Underground Fitness and Klub 1700. She currently teaches her “Shacanna's Shimmy & Shape" Belly Fitness classes at select Washington Sports Clubs, the Renaissance Hotel, and the Washington TaeKwonDo Club.