The Magic of Being Real

I create spaces where authenticity flows and magic happens. As an imperfectionist, movement artist, and experience creator, I help communities, leaders, and individuals discover the joy (and power) of showing up exactly as they are.

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Why This Matters

When dance and creative movement lit a fire inside of me, I tossed the rulebook of traditional success. With degrees from UVA and UNC Chapel Hill, I could have followed a conventional path. Instead, I chose to create the spaces I wished existed—where every BODY is celebrated and perfection takes a backseat to possibility.

My Approach

See the Person:

Every soul has magic waiting to be seen

Create the Space:

Design experiences where authenticity can flourish

Move with Joy:

Let movement become celebration, not obligation

Build Community:

Transform through genuine connection

Stay Curious:

Growth happens when we embrace the unknown

Meet Mare

From Chapel Hill to London to Paris to Richmond, I've spent years crafting a fierce, heart-centered approach to holistic well-being. Through SoulShine Studios, retreats, workshops, and speaking engagements, I fuse dance, yoga, and movement with curiosity and creativity.

My philosophy is simple: growth isn't a solo gig—it's amplified in a wildly supportive, inclusive community. Whether guiding a heart-opening retreat or leading an unapologetically joyful movement class, I invite you to ditch perfection, get messy, and love yourself fully—right here, right now.

Bright, energetic, and exuding love, Mare Grinnan is the creative force behind SoulShine Studios—a powerhouse space where movement, self-expression, and bold connection collide. With degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mare could've followed the straight-and-narrow path of traditional success. Instead, she threw off the rulebook when dance and creative movement lit a fire under her, flipping the script on her life and career forever.
From London to Paris to Richmond, Mare spent years learning, teaching, and fine-tuning a fierce, heart-centered approach to holistic well-being. She fuses yoga, dance, & movement with curiosity, creativity, and connection. Her philosophy? Growth isn't a solo gig—it's amplified in a wildly supportive, inclusive community. That pulse drives SoulShine Studios, a hub for seekers to move, explore, and tap into their untamed creativity—together.
Whether she's hosting a retreat to help people connect more deeply with each other, nature, and themselves or leading an unapologetically joyful movement class, Mare believes in undoing perfectionist tendencies so that we all can embody and love ourselves as we are, where we are. She invites you to ditch perfection, get messy, and love yourself fully—right here, right now.
Come as you are. Leave a little brighter. ✨