Slam Poet
A 5 time member (and 3 time champion) of the Austin Poetry Slam team, Da'shade is a 2 time team finalist at the National Poetry Slam (2003 & 2008), with the team finishing 3rd both years. In 2003, he also made the individual finals at NPS, finishing with a ranking of 9th in the U.S. In 2007, Da'Shade represented Austin at the Individual World Poetry Slam, and took 8th in the nation.
In addition, he has featured at many venues throughout the U.S., including Chicago's Green Mill, The Nuyorican Poets Café in New York City, and throughout central Texas, including the Hip Hop Theater Explosion.
In 2004, a yet to be released documentary was filmed about the National Poetry Slam in St. Louis. This film featured Da'Shade and other notable members of the national slam scene including Celena Glenn, Tony Jackson, Anis Mojgani, Zell Miller III, and Andy Buck.
Read more about this topic: Da'shade Moonbeam
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